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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. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?
(a) The town square.
(b) Othello's house.
(c) The inn.
(d) Brabantio's house.

2. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Duke of Venice.
(b) The Duke of Cyprus.
(c) Othello.
(d) Iago.

3. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othello is running from the law.
(b) Othello wanted a drink with friends.
(c) Othello is getting ready to travel.
(d) Othellos is married.

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

5. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?
(a) Blush and act embarrassed.
(b) Embrace warmly.
(c) Chide each other for scaring the other.
(d) Kiss passionately.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?

3. What is the name of Iago's wife?

4. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?

5. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?

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