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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. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?
(a) Kill Iago.
(b) Kill Othello.
(c) Kill Desdeona.
(d) Kill himself.

2. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?
(a) His dishonesty.
(b) His jealousy.
(c) His lusty past.
(d) His arrogance.

3. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Her stupidity.
(b) Her lack of stylish clothing.
(c) Her weight.
(d) Her constant talking.

4. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?
(a) A storm.
(b) Othello's crew.
(c) A mutinous attack.
(d) A hidden coral reef.

5. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Iago.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) Othello.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

3. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?

4. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

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

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