Othello, Act 1, sc 2 and 3

How is Othello portrayed in Act 1?

• rash and hotheaded

• calm and peaceful

• rude and disrespectful

• dishonest and deceptive

What does Brabantio accuse Othello of?

• stealing from him

• plotting behind his back

• treachery and deception

• using witchcraft and drugs on Desdemona

According to Othello, why did Desdemona fall in love with him?

• he is a Moor, a foreigner

• the adventurous stories of his life

• he treats her kindly, unlike her father

• he was a way out of her restricted life

Who said, "to mourn a mischief that is past and gone is the next way to draw new mischief on"?

• Iago

• Brabantio

• Othello

• The duke

How does Othello feel about Iago?

• He should have chosen him for lieutenant

• He is deceptive, someone not to be trusted

• He is honest and trustworthy

Why does Roderigo want to drown himself?

• Desdemona doesn't love him.

• He is broke.

• He was overlooked for a position by Othello.

• His plan to win over Desdemona didn't work.

What does Iago tell Roderigo to do?

• go ahead with the drowning

• sell his lands to raise money

• kill Othello so he can be with Desdemona

• kidnap Desdemona before she leaves for Cyprus

Iago also hates Othello because he believes Othello slept with his wife, Emilia. What is his plan at the end of Act 1?

• Make Othello think that Cassio is not worthy of his position

• Lose Desdemona at sea on the way to Cyprus

• Have his wife Emilia tell Desdemona that Othello is cheating on her.

• tell Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.