| What military rank does Iago feel was rightfully his? | Lieutenant |
| What is the setting of Act 1? | Venice |
| As a moor, Othello most likely comes from | North Africa |
| Who is accused of using witchcraft? | Othello |
| What technique is being used when Othello entrusts Desdamona to Iago? | Dramatic irony |
| Why does Iago hate Othello? | Othello is black and there is a rumor that Othello slept with Iago’s wife |
| What are two types of followers Iago describes in Act 1 scene 1? | Servant follower and those who seem loyal to get ahead |
| Why is Brabantio angry at Desdemona? What does this reveal about women’s position in society? | She ran off to marry a man of whom he did not approve without his permission. This says that women needed someone to guide them because they could not make their own decisions. |
| What does Brabantio insist must have happened to Desdemona for her to love Othello? | He insists that Othello must have put a spell on Desdemona because there is no other way that she could’ve wanted to be with him. |
| What does the Duke mean when he says “If virtue no delighted beauty lack,/ Your son-in-law is far more fair than black.” | The Duke means that, if virtue was physical and influenced outer beauty, Othello would be white because of his morals and good nature. |
| What does Iago’s advice to the lovesick Roderigo reveal about what he thinks of Desdemona’s love for Othello? | … |
| What is Iago’s plan to get revenge on Othello? | Iago will tell Othello that Desdemona slept with Cassio while Othello was away. This will upset Othello, who will harm Cassio, so that Iago may gain the political position. |
| Abhor | Hated, disgusted |
| Cashiered | Dismissed with dishonor |
| Conjuration | Summoned by magic |
| Incense | To make very angry |
| Iniquity | Wickedness |
| Insolent | Rude, disrespectful |
| Mandate | A decree or command |
| Pertain | Connected or associated |
| Glutted | To excess |
| Sated | Satisfied |
English IV Othello Act 1 Quiz
September 8, 2019