Othello: Act I, scenes i-ii Quiz

Who has been paying Iago to help him win Desdemona's hand in marriage?

• Brabantio

• Cassio

• Othello

• Roderigo

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What is the reason for Iago's hatred towards Othello?

• Othello's recent promotion of Michael Cassio

• Othello's military success

• Othello's marriage to Desdemona

• Othello's wealth

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Who is the Venetian senator who comes to the window after hearing the commotion outside his house?

• Brabantio

• Roderigo

• Cassio

• Othello

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What does Iago vulgarly tell Brabantio about his daughter and Othello?

• They are planning to elope

• They are making the beast with two backs

• They have been married for 2 years

• They are having an affair

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What message does Cassio bring to Othello from the duke of Venice?

• A message about a matter concerning Rome

• A message about a matter concerning Cyprus

• A message about a matter concerning Spain

• A message about a matter concerning France

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What does Iago mention to Brabantio about Othello before he is interrupted?

• Othello's marriage

• Othello's military success

• Othello's wealth

• Othello's promotion of Michael Cassio

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What does Othello do to bring the confrontation between Brabantio's and his followers to a halt?

• He retreats indoors

• He orders his men to attack and subdue Brabantio

• He flees the scene

• He calmly and authoritatively tells both sides to put up their swords

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What does Iago explicitly delight in?

• His honesty

• His loyalty to Roderigo

• His friendship with Othello

• His villainy

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What does Brabanzio accuse Othello of using to seduce his daughter?

• Force

• Magic

• Threats

• Money

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What does Brabanzio's racism become clear through?

• His accusations of Othello being a thief and a rapist

• His accusations of Othello using magic to seduce his daughter

• All of the above

• His accusations of Othello being a barbarous and threatening Moor

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