Othello Act One Quiz

Which of the following is a reason Iago hates Othello?

• Othello promoted Cassio to lieutenant instead of him
• Othello is black
• Othello had an affair with Iago's wife
• Iago wants Desdemona for himself.

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How did Desdemona's father initially think Othello won her heart?

• He manipulated her
• He used black magic
• He used a secret potion
• He lied to her about who he was

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How did Othello claim to have won Desdemona's heart?

• She was impressed by the stories he told about his background and adventures.
• She loved to tone of his dark skin.
• She was impressed by his military skills
• She was impressed by how smart he was.

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What is the primary motive behind Iago's hate for Othello?

• Greed
• Jealousy
• Racism

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Which of the following might be a feminist criticism of the play Othello, so far?

• Jealousy is a very dangerous emotion that is causing quite a bit of conflict in the story, so far.
• It is unfortunate how little voice and power Desdemona has. 
• The only reason Desdemona's father dislikes her relationship with Othello is because he is black.
• Desdemona would be a lot better off is she had just obeyed her father's wishes and ended her relationship with Othello.

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Through the lens of archetypal criticism, what type of character is Iago?

• the hero
• the villain
• the scapegoat

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Through the lens of archetypal criticism, what type of character is Othello?

• the tragic hero
• the villain

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Someone viewing the play Othello through the lens of cultural criticism might make which of the following critiques?

• It is unfortunate that during this time period, it was customary that fathers must give a man permission to marry his daughter
• Jealousy, unchecked, is a very dangerous thing
• The pursuit of power makes men monsters
• There are villain characters in all of our lives. We have to learn to outthink them in order to beat them. 

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What is one reason Roderigo is willing to help Iago?

• He wants Desdemona for himself.
• Othello betrayed him as well.
• He is racist.
• He thinks Othello had an affair with his wife.

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What seems to be Othello's biggest character flaw, so far, in Act One?

• He trusts too easily
• He loves too easily
• He is stubborn
• He is very jealous

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