Othello

What is the setting at the start of the play?

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

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

• He thinks Othello had sex with his wife
• He hates him because he is a Moor
• Othello passed him over for promotion
• He thinks Othello is a poor soldier

Iago and Roderigo compare Othello to...

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

How does Brabantio explain Desdemona's elopement?

• sexual depravity
• potions and witchcraft
• coercion
• foolishness

How does Othello explain Desdemona's love for him?

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

Did Iago expect the Duke to annul Othello's marriage?

• Yes, because Brabantio is a senator
• No, because Othello is the best general they have
• No, because marriage is sacred
• No, because martial law was in place

Why does Iago encourage Roderigo to "put money in [his] purse"?

• so he has funds to travel to Cyprus
• so he makes a break from Venice
• so Iago can continue to drain his resources
• because liquid assets are more secure

What is the effect of Iago telling the audience his plans?

• It is exciting to break the fourth wall
• It makes the plot easier to follow
• It makes the audience unwilling co-conspirators
• It adds to the suspense

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

Who is Desdemona's father?

• Brabantio
• the Duke
• Othello
• Roderigo