Othello Act 1

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

Iago say, "I am not what I am". He means...

• I am more than I appear
• I am not my usual self
• I am worth more than my station in life suggests
• I am hiding my true nature

How does Brabantio explain Desdemona's elopement?

• sexual depravity
• potions and witchcraft
• coercion
• foolishness

How does the court first react to Brabantio's accusation?

• They believe him, and say they are sorry for him
• They are shocked by Othello's duplicity
• They defend Othello, and say it must be a mistake
• They blame Brabantio for not controlling his daughter

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

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

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