Othello Act 1 scene 1

What is the setting for Act 1?

• Florence

• Morrocco

• Venice

• Cyprus

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Who are Iago and Roderigo discussing at the beginning of scene 1?

• Desdemona

• Othello

• Brabantio

• Cassio

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Why does Iago hate Othello?

• Othello promoted Cassio over Iago.

• Othello married Desdemona, and Iago was in love with her.

• Othello was a foreigner.

• Othello was rude to Roderigo.

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Why does Roderigo hate Othello?

• Othello chose Cassio as his lieutenant over Roderigo.

• Othello stole money from him.

• Roderigo hated him because Iago hated him.

• Othello married Desdemona, and Roderigo wanted to marry her.

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Why does Iago refer to Othello as a thief?

• Othello stole Roderigo's money.

• Othello robbed Brabantio's house.

• Othello "stole" Desdemona.

• Othello stole money from Iago.

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When Roderigo claims Desdemona is gone with Othello, why does Brabantio not believe him?

• Desdemona is too pure and innocent to sneak behind her father's back.

• Brabantio thinks he is drunk.

• Roderigo is the town crazy person.

• He has complete trust in Othello.

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Why does Iago leave before Brabantio sees him?

• Iago doesn't want to be associated with Roderigo.

• He is afraid Brabantio will have him arrested.

• Iago is afraid of Brabantio.

• Iago must be seen as loyal to Othello.

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