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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Othello sets Iago and Cassio on the watch, who does he leave with on his first night in Cyprus?
(a) The Duke.
(b) A dancer.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Desdemona.

2. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?
(a) A receipt for a carriage.
(b) Her empty bed.
(c) A note.
(d) A marriage license.

3. What does Iago think of a woman's opinion?
(a) It is usually the echo of her husband or father's opinion.
(b) It is nothing important and has no merit.
(c) It is just noise.
(d) It is highly important and should be listened to.

4. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?
(a) Brabantio knows the Duke was in love with Desdemona, so the Duke will side with him.
(b) Brabantio fears that Othello will bewitch them just as he has Desdemona.
(c) Brabantio thinks the Senate will agree with him.
(d) Brabantio fears that the Duke will side with Othello.

5. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?
(a) London.
(b) Verona.
(c) Cyprus.
(d) Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?

2. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?

3. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?

4. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."

5. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?

(see the answer key)

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