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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the setting at the start of the play?a Venice street at nightCypruson board shipoutside the Duke's palace
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the reason Iago gives Roderigo for his hatred of Othello?He thinks Othello had sex with his wifeHe hates him because he is a MoorOthello passed him over for promotionHe thinks Othello is a poor soldier
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIago and Roderigo compare Othello to...a wolf in sheep's clothinga black rama brown beara black eagle
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIago say, "I am not what I am". He means...I am more than I appearI am not my usual selfI am worth more than my station in life suggestsI am hiding my true nature
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow does Brabantio explain Desdemona's elopement?sexual depravitypotions and witchcraftcoercionfoolishness
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow does the court first react to Brabantio's accusation?They believe him, and say they are sorry for himThey are shocked by Othello's duplicityThey defend Othello, and say it must be a mistakeThey blame Brabantio for not controlling his daughter
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow does Othello explain Desdemona's love for him?rebellion of youthrespect for his statusblindness to his colourcompassion for his struggles
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDid Iago expect the Duke to annul Othello's marriage?Yes, because Brabantio is a senatorNo, because Othello is the best general they haveNo, because marriage is sacredNo, because martial law was in place
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow did Roderigo react at the end of Act 1, when he realised he had lost Desdemona?He was angry to have invested all his money for nothingHe decided to become a monkHe said he would drown himselfHe said he would kill Iago
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Iago encourage Roderigo to "put money in [his] purse"?so he has funds to travel to Cyprusso he makes a break from Veniceso Iago can continue to drain his resourcesbecause liquid assets are more secure
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the effect of Iago telling the audience his plans?It is exciting to break the fourth wallIt makes the plot easier to followIt makes the audience unwilling co-conspiratorsIt adds to the suspense
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Iago suspect about his wife?That she was unfaithful with OthelloThat she is in love with CassioThat her loyalties lie with Desdemona, not himThat she spoiled his chance of promotion
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho is Desdemona's father?Brabantiothe DukeOthelloRoderigo
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho is Othello's lieutenant?CassioIagoRoderigoDesdemona
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho is Othello's ensign?IagoCassioBrabantioRoderigo
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the rumor about Othello?he is sleeping with Emiliahe is sleeping with Desdemonahe is planning to kill Iagohe is a spy for the Turks
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who has all of the power in Venice?
Brabantio
Duke
Cassio
Othello
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Iago hate Othello?He passed him over for promotion and he thinks Othello slept with the Duke's wife.He passed him over for promotion and he thinks Othello slept with his wife.He passed him over for promotion and he thinks Othello is using Desdemona.He passed him over for promotion and stole his girlfriend.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhere are they going at the end of this scene?TurkeyVeniceCyprusRome
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Roderigo dislike Othello?Iago told him that Othello was an awful personRoderigo loves Desdemona and Othella has her.Roderigo wanted to be Othello's lieutenant.Othello has stole Roderigo's wife.
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