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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Brabantio.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Iago and his wife.

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

4. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.
(b) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.
(c) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
(d) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.

5. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
(b) He loves Desdemona.
(c) He lost a bet.
(d) He hates Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?

2. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?

3. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?

4. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?

5. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

(see the answer key)

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