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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. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?
(a) He saw her and admired her beauty, so he appraoched her on the street.
(b) Her father invited him over for dinner to tell his tales of war.
(c) She met him at the market place.
(d) He saved her from bandits on the road.
2. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Reading.
(b) Walking.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Talking.
3. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Iago.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Roberto.
4. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Taking Desdemona's virtue.
(b) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.
(c) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.
(d) Bewitching Desdemona.
5. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is patient and understanding.
(b) He is angry and offended.
(c) He is scared and tries to run.
(d) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?
2. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?
3. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?
4. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?
5. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?
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