Othello : A play review.

What is the name of Desdemona's cousin?

• Roderigo

• Lodovico

• Brabantio

• Cassio

What does affinity mean?

Which emotion does Iago warn Othello against?

• Love

• Jealousy

• Joy

• Fear

Who said the following quote?

"She loved me for the dangers I had passed,

And I loved her that she did pity them" (Act 1 Scene 3)

• Iago

• Othello

• Roderigo

• Cassio

Which decision is provoked by the dialogue between Brabantio, Othello, Desdemona, and the Duke?

• Othello must join the war against the Ottoman empire

• Othello and Desdemona must continue living in secrecy

• Desdemona decides to move out of her father's house

• Desdemona and Othello will travel together

Who actually fights against reconciliation the whole play?

• Desdemona

• Iago

• Othello

• Cassio

Which type of irony does Iago use in his warning?

• verbal

• dramatic

• situational

Analyze what is revealed about Duke's character by the following dialogue:

"Be it as you shall privately determine/Either for her stay or going. Th' affair cries haste/And speed must answer it" (1.3.270-273).

• Shakespeare develops neutrality through the character of the Duke

• The Duke is poignant due to his position in society

• The Duke, agreeing with Brabantio, still wishes Othello to remain on task

• The Duke, in agreeance with Othello, supports the two going together.

In 1:1, why is Iago angry that Cassio has been promoted over him?

• Because Cassio is from Florence

• Because Cassio has a beautiful wife

• Because Cassio is inexperienced

• Because Cassio is of a higher class

What does Iago promise Roderigo?

• He will bring about the downfall of Othello

• He will ensure Roderigo wins Desdemona

• He will besmirch Cassio’s reputation

• He will give Roderigo money to woo Desdemona