Othello Quiz Act 1

Cyprus Which island are the Turks moving to attack?
Casting spells on Desdemona What does Brabantio accuse Othello of having done?
The stories of his adventures What does Othello claim made Desdemona love him?
Othello Whom does Desdemona say she is most loyal to?
Sleeping with Emilia What does Iago suspect Othello of?
… Why are Roderigo and Iago arguing when the play begins?
Cassio Who has been promoted over Iago?
Brabantio Who is Desdemona’s father?
Husband and wife What is the relationship between Iago and Emilia?
Clown Which character’s speeches distort and foreshadow the main plot?
He thinks it will help his chances with Desdemona. Why does Roderigo agree to kill Cassio?
He envies Cassio’s position in Othello”s army. How does Iago feel about Cassio?
Venice What is the setting of Othello?
Racism Othello makes use of animal imagery to emphasize the theme of
Antagonist From the first act we can tell that Iago is the
Othello passed him over for a promotion Why does Iago hate Othello?
He does not want him to marry his daughter How does Brabantio feel about Roderigo?
Cassio got the promotion he wanted What is Iago’s complaint in scene i?
True True or False: Iago left Roderigo at Brabantio’s house because he didn’t to be seen as being against Othello.
He wanted to send Othello to Cyprus to fight Why did the Duke send for Othello?
He says he thinks Othello could win his own daughter with his story When Brabantio complains to the Duke about Othello’s marriage, what is his reply?
Manipulative Which word best describes Iago?
False True or False: Rodergio once courted Desdemona
Desdemona has eloped with Othello What is the second piece of unwelcomed news Desdemona’s father receives?
His house has been robbed What is the first piece of bad news Desdemona’s father receives?
Come into his home What has Brabantio forbidden Roderigo to do?
Cassio Who gets promoted even though he has never been to war?
Duke Who has all of the power in Venice?
Cyprus Where are the characters going at the end of Act I?
Iago Who said, “…I say, put money in thy purse. It/cannot be that Desdemona should long continue/her love to the Moor…”
Rogerigo Who is in love with the main character’s wife?
Brabantio Who gets woken up from a deep sleep to be told his daughter has been stolen?
August 10, 2019