Othello Review

At the opening of the play, who has Othello chosen to be lieutenant?

• Iago

• Brabantio

• Cassio

• Lodovico

Why is Iago upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

• He is upset Othello slept with his wife.

• He is upset that he was passed over for lieutenant.

• He is upset with Othello for marrying Desdemona.

• He is upset with Othello for being a Moor.

At the start of the play, Othello recently eloped with

What is the setting at the start of the play?

• Cyprus

• A ship

• The Dukes palace

• Venice

Why does the Duke summon Othello?

• Because the Turks are sailing towards Cyprus to declare war

• To honor Othello for his recent victory

• Because Othello secretly married Desdemona

• Because Othello committed a crime

At the end of Act I, who is Iago going to use in his plot against Othello?

• Roderigo

• Cassio

• Lodovico

• Desdemona

Who is in alliance with Iago?

• Cassio

• Brabantio

• Gratiano

• Roderigo

Why does Roderigo share his hatred of Othello with Iago?

• Because he is older

• Because he is in love with Desdemona

• Because he is a Moor

• Because Othello betrayed his trust

How does Iago plan to get revenge on Othello?

• Kill him

• Make him jealous

• Get his demoted

• Get him exiled

Who is the first person Iago tells about Desdemona and Cassio's love affair?

• Emilia

• Roderigo

• Gratiano

• The Duke