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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. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?
(a) Cassio is known for having a drinking and gambling problem.
(b) Cassio has no real military experience.
(c) Cassio has a criminal record.
(d) Iago has seniority.

2. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?
(a) He slept with his wife.
(b) He married Desdemona.
(c) He is a moor.
(d) He promoted Cassio instead of Iago.

3. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?
(a) He pays a man to kill Othello.
(b) He plots with Iago to frame Othello for infidelity.
(c) He tells a policeman to arrest Othello.
(d) He tells Brabantio.

4. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Talking.
(b) Kissing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Walking.

5. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?
(a) Othello is a black man and Desdemona is a white woman.
(b) Desdemona has alread been married twice.
(c) Desdemona is much older then Othello.
(d) Othello has been promised to another woman for years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?

2. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?

3. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?

4. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

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

(see the answer key)

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