Othello, Act I, Scene Review

Othello appears in the first scene of Othello.

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Act I, Scene 1 of Othello is set in Italy.

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Act I, Scene 1 of Othello takes place at night.

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Why does Iago hate Othello?

• Othello promoted Cassio over Iago.

• Othello was a foreigner.

• Othello married Desdemona, and Iago was in love with her.

• Othello was rude to Roderigo.

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Why does Roderigo hate Othello?

• Othello chose Cassio as his lieutenant over Roderigo.

• Othello stole money from him.

• Roderigo hated him because Iago hated him.

• Othello married Desdemona, and Roderigo wanted to marry her.

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Why do the characters refer to Othello as "the Moor" throughout the scene?

• It is a derogatory reference to his racial and cultural background.

• It is Othello's last name.

• It is a reference to where Othello lives ("the moors").

• It is a Shakespearean term of endearment.

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Why does Iago refer to Othello as a thief?

• Othello stole Roderigo's money.

• Othello "stole" Desdemona.

• Othello robbed Brabantio's house.

• Othello stole money from Iago.

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Brabantio is pleased that his daughter married Othello.

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How does Brabantio think Othello "won over" Desdemona?

• true love

• witchcraft

• bribery

• threats

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Who is the antagonist in this play?

• Roderigo

• Iago

• Othello

• Brabantio

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