Othello Act 1 Review

At the opening of the play, who has Othello recently chosen to be his lieutenant?

• Iago
• Cassio
• Roderigo
• Brabantio

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At the beginning of the play, who has Othello recently married?

• Desdemona
• Emilia

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Which word DOES NOT describe Iago?

• Dishonest
• Scheming
• Loyal
• Manipulative

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At the end of Act 1, what is Iago's plan?

• Make Desdemona think Othello is cheating on her
• Make Cassio think Desdemona is cheating on him
• Make Emilia think Desdemona is cheating on Cassio
• Make Othello think Desdemona is cheating on him

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Who disowns his own daughter at the end of Act 1?

• Brabantio
• The Duke
• Iago
• Othello

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What is the setting at the start of the play?

• a Venice street at night
• Cyprus
• on board ship
• outside the Duke's palace

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

• He thinks Othello had loves his wife.

• He hates him because he is a Moor.

• Othello passed him over for promotion.

• He thinks Othello is a poor general.

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How does Brabantio explain Desdemona's elopement?

• desperation

• potions and witchcraft

• bribery

• foolishness

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Who is Desdemona's father?

• Brabantio
• the Duke
• Othello
• Roderigo

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Why does the Duke summon Othello?

• Because Othello has committed a crime
• Because Othello secretly married Desdemona
• To honor Othello for his recent victory
• Because the Turks are sailing toward Cyprus to declare war

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