Othello Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz

Who accuses Othello of charming or drugging his daughter into marrying him?

• Brabantio

• Iago

• Roderigo

• The Duke of Venice

Where does the Duke order Othello to go to fend off the invasion?

• Turkey

• England

• Venice

• Cyprus

Who insists on going with Othello to Cyprus?

• Iago

• Roderigo

• Brabantio

• Desdemona

What is the source of Othello's strength according to the text?

• His political influence

• His physical strength

• His wealth

• His stories of war and adventure

What does Othello say Desdemona loved him for?

• His wealth

• His physical appearance

• The dangers he had past

• His intelligence

What is the basis of Othello and Desdemona's marriage according to the text?

• Arranged marriage

• Financial stability

• Political alliance

• Romantic notion of adventure

What does Brabantio warn Othello about regarding Desdemona?

• She is planning to leave him

• She is ill

• She has deceived her father

• She is in love with someone else

Who reassures Roderigo and urges him to go to Cyprus?

• Iago

• The Duke of Venice

• Brabantio

• Desdemona

What does Othello trade on to win over Desdemona according to the text?

• His wealth

• His physical appearance

• His political influence

• His eloquence in relating stories of war and adventure

What is Desdemona potentially caught in according to the text?

• A financial crisis

• A romantic fantasy

• A social scandal

• A political conspiracy