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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?
(a) Lists all of Desdemona's faults.
(b) Encourages him to find a new love.
(c) Points out that Desdemona has a beautiful sister.
(d) Assures Roderigo that the couple will tire of each other soon.

2. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Montana.
(b) Miltana.
(c) Montano.
(d) Milano.

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

4. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?
(a) Iago's wife and her treachery.
(b) The status of the war.
(c) The gossip of the town.
(d) The marriage of Othello and Desdemona.

5. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?
(a) Spread rumors about Cassio.
(b) Pretend to be his servant to get information.
(c) Get him run out of town because of his race.
(d) Sleep with Desdemona.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

2. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

3. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

4. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

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

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