Othello Act 1-Act 2 scene i

Why does Iago hate Othello according to the opening scene in Act 1?

• Because Othello is a Moor.

• Because Othello made Cassio his lieutenant.

• Because Othello slept with Iago's wife Emilia.

• Because Othello was given the position of General of the Venetian army and Iago wanted it for himself.

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Who says "I am not what I am"?

• Othello

• Roderigo

• Cassio

• Iago

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Who first suggests to Othello that Desdemona may be unfaithful to him?

• The Duke

• Iago

• Brabantio

• Cassio

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What is Othello's response to the suggestion that Desdemona may be unfaithful?

• "My life upon her faith"

• "Filth thou liest!"

• He pulls out a sword to fight the guy.

• "Cuckold me?!"

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Who says "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse." and who is this person talking about?

• Desdemona talking about Emilia

• Iago talking about Cassio

• Iago talking about Roderigo

• Iago talking about Othello

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What is Iago's advice to Roderigo at the end of Act 1?

• Put money in thy purse.

• Drown cats and blind puppies.

• Our general's wife is now the general. Confess yourself freely to her.

• Drown thyself.

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Iago references a rumor about Othello at the end of Act 1. What is that rumor?

• That Othello is about to be appointed the head of the Venetian army.

• That Othello has slept with Emilia.

• That Othello is a traitor because he's a Moor.

• That Othello only married Desdemona for the money.

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What is the significance of Cassio greeting Emilia with a kiss in Act 2, Scene 1 and then saying "'Tis my breeding that gives me this bold show of courtesy"?

• It shows that Cassio is in love with Emilia.

• It shows that Cassio is in love with Desdemona and is trying to cover it up.

• It shows why Iago is out to get Cassio, because he is suspicious that Emilia is cheating on him with Cassio.

• It shows that Iago knows that Cassio's physical affections are just part of how he greets everyone.

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At the end of Act 2 scene 1 what does Iago convince Roderigo of?

• That Desdemona is in love with Cassio.

• That Desdemona is in love with Roderigo.

• That Roderigo should send jewels to Desdemona through Iago.

• That Othello is sleeping with Emilia.

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What does the line "yet that I put the Moor at least into a jealousy so strong that judgment cannot cure" tell us about Iago's plan?

• That he wants to make Desdemona really jealous so she'll leave Othello.

• That his intention is to drive Othello crazy with jealousy.

• That he wants him to get Othello in trouble and stand in front of a judge.

• That he knows that Othello is not easily jealous.

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