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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iago think of a woman's opinion?
(a) It is just noise.
(b) It is nothing important and has no merit.
(c) It is highly important and should be listened to.
(d) It is usually the echo of her husband or father's opinion.

2. 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) Othello.
(d) Brabantio.

3. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Brabantio.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) General Stringham.

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

5. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A wedding.
(b) A mass feast.
(c) A trial.
(d) An invasion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?

2. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?

3. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?

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

5. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?

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