Othello Act One

When was Othello written?

• 1598

• 1600

• 1602

• 1604

Whose source inspired Shakespeare?

• Christopher Marlowe

• Giraldi Cinthio

• Cesare Vecellio

• Leonardo da Vinci

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

In 1:1, what news does Rodrigo give Brabantio?

• Desdemona has married without her father’s permission

• Roderigo has proposed to Desdemona

• Thieves have broken in to the house

• The Duke has called them to the Senate

In 1:2, why does Othello go to the Senate?

• Brabantio has him arrested

• The Duke has sent for him for military purposes

• To officially announce his marriage

• To introduce Cassio as his officer

In 1:3, where is the Turkish fleet heading?

• Cyprus

• Rhodes

• Venice

• Turkey

According to Othello, why has Desdemona married him?

• He used witchcraft

• She felt sorry for him

• He has influence and power

• She was mesmerised by his stories

Who is referred to as ‘A man of honesty and trust’?

• Othello

• Cassio

• Iago

• Roderigo

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

What does Iago reveal in his soliloquy at the end of Act 1?

• He will use Othello’s trusting nature against him

• He will win Desdemona for Roderigo

• He hates his wife

• He respects the Duke of Venice