Othello Act 1

Front

What is the setting at the start of the play? Options: a Venice street at night, Cyprus, on board ship, outside the Duke's palace

Back

a Venice street at night

Front

What is the reason Iago gives Roderigo for his hatred of Othello?

Back

Othello passed him over for promotion

Front

Iago and Roderigo compare Othello to...

Back

a black ram

Front

Iago says, "I am not what I am". He means...

Back

I am hiding my true nature

Front

How does Brabantio explain Desdemona's elopement?

Back

potions and witchcraft

Front

How does Othello explain Desdemona's love for him? Options: rebellion of youth, respect for his status, blindness to his colour, compassion for his struggles

Back

compassion for his struggles

Front

How did Roderigo react at the end of Act 1, when he realised he had lost Desdemona?

Back

He said he would drown himself

Front

Why does Iago encourage Roderigo to "put money in [his] purse"?

Back

so Iago can continue to drain his resources

Front

What does Iago suspect about his wife?

Back

That she was unfaithful with Othello.

Front

Who is Desdemona's father?

Back

Brabantio