Othello Act One

What is the setting of the first Act of Othello?

• London

• Venice

• Paris

• Cyprus

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Othello is the _____ of this play.

• Author

• Antagonist

• Director

• Protagonist

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What word best describes Iago so far?

• Truthful

• Calm

• Angry

• Untrustworthy

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Why is Iago upset with Othello?

• Othello did not give Iago the promotion to Lieutenant that he thought he deserved.

• Iago is upset with Othello because he is a Moor, and Iago hates Moors.

• Othello is married to Desdemona and Iago loves Desdemona.

• Othello said "SUNS IN SIX" and it upset Iago because he hates Chris Paul.

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Iago and Roderigo visit Brabantio late at night... Who is Brabantio, again? (If you're not sure, use the photo on the left and see if you can remember!)

• Brabantio is Othello's best friend.

• Brabantio is Othello's Lieutenant that he promoted.

• Brabantio is Desdemona's father.

• Brabantio is Iago's father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.

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True or False:

We read Shakespeare to understand Old English

• True

• False

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True or False: Brabantio likes Roderigo and he wants him to marry his daughter

• True- he loves him like a son and his daughter wants to marry him

• False- he hates this clown and has already told him to leave his daughter alone

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Which of these characters have we NOT heard from yet? (Multiple Answers)

• Othello

• Roderigo

• Desdemona

• Iago

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When Brabantio discovers his daughter is missing, what does he do?

• He accuses Roderigo of witchcraft and attacks him.

• He puts together a search party to go looking for her and the Moor.

• He plots to get his revenge on Othello.

• He goes back to sleep.

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Iago leaves before the search party goes out looking for Desdemona and Othello.

Why can Iago not be part of the drama he has stirred up? (Multiple Answers)

• Because Iago loves Desdemona and she can't know it just yet.

• He knows Othello personally and can't risk affecting their relationship.

• He has a master plan of some kind and he can't get caught before it starts.

• We don't know why Iago leaves but he's a good guy so he will probably help.

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