Othello Act 1

Iago and Roderigo compare Othello to...

• a wolf in sheep's clothing
• a black ram
• a brown bear
• a black eagle

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How does Othello explain Desdemona's love for him?

• rebellion of youth
• respect for his status
• blindness to his colour
• compassion for his struggles

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What does Iago suspect about his wife?

• That she was unfaithful with Othello
• That she is in love with Cassio
• That her loyalties lie with Desdemona, not him
• That she spoiled his chance of promotion

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Who is Desdemona's father?

• Brabantio
• the Duke
• Othello
• Roderigo

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Who is Othello's lieutenant?

• Cassio
• Iago
• Roderigo
• Desdemona

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Why does Iago hate Othello?

• He passed him over for promotion and he thinks Othello slept with the Duke's wife.
• He passed him over for promotion and he thinks Othello slept with his wife.
• He passed him over for promotion and he thinks Othello is using Desdemona.
• He passed him over for promotion and stole his girlfriend. 

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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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How did Roderigo react at the end of Act 1, when he realised he had lost Desdemona?

• He was angry to have invested all his money for nothing
• He decided to become a monk
• He said he would drown himself
• He said he would kill Iago

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Why does Roderigo dislike Othello?

• Iago told him that Othello was an awful person
• Roderigo loves Desdemona and Othella has her.
• Roderigo wanted to be Othello's  lieutenant.
• Othello has stole Roderigo's wife. 

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