Othello Act I Review

What is Iago's primary motivation in the opening scene of "Othello" as described in the text?

• His loyalty to Othello

• His desire for revenge

• His admiration for Desdemona

• His wish for peace

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

According to the text, why is Roderigo angry?

• He is passed over for a promotion

• He dislikes Othello's leadership

• He is in love with Desdemona and she has married Othello

• He is envious of Cassio's position

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What action do Iago and Roderigo decide to take regarding Othello's secret marriage?

• They plan to support Othello

• They decide to leave the city

• They go to tell Brabantio about it

• They seek revenge on Cassio

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the effect of the turmoil and discord mentioned at the beginning of the scene?

• It calms the audience

• It draws the audience in right away

• It causes the audience to lose interest

• It clarifies the situation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does Iago imply about his own nature when he says, "I am not what I am"?

• He is a straightforward and honest person.

• He is hiding his true intentions.

• He is confused about his identity.

• He is proud of his honesty.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Iago's opinion about people who appear to be dutiful and honest?

• He admires them for their genuine service.

• He believes they are wise and respectable.

• He thinks they are merely pretending to be loyal.

• He considers them as true leaders.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What literary device is used in "I will wear my heart upon my sleeve"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the reason the senate sends Othello to Cyprus?

• To negotiate a trade agreement

• To defend the island from a Turkish attack

• To establish a new colony

• To retrieve a valuable artifact

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

According to the text, how is Othello viewed by the senate?

• As a dishonest man

• As a noble and responsible leader

• As a weak soldier

• As an outsider

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How does Iago view Othello according to the text?

• He admires Othello for his honesty.

• He is indifferent towards Othello and does not care what happens.

• He thinks Othello is too trusting and he is angry about being passed over for a promotion.

• He is pleased with Othello's leadership and fully trusts him.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3