Othello: Act 1,Scene 3

1. Who is upset at the beginning of the play because he was passed over for promotion?

• Othello

• Roderigo

• Cassio

• Iago

2. What is Iago’s main reason for hating Othello?

• Othello married into a powerful family

• Othello refuses to promote Roderigo

• Othello promoted Cassio instead of Iago

• Othello doesn’t trust Iago with military decisions

3. What is Othello’s role in the Venetian military?

• A) Captain
  

• B) General
  

• Commander-in-Chief

• Ambassador

4. Who is Desdemona’s father?

• Cassio

• Brabantio

• Roderigo

• Roberto

5. How does Brabantio react when he finds out about Desdemona’s marriage?

• He demands a divorce

• He supports her choice

• He celebrates

• He accuses Othello of using witchcraft

Mischief means

• playful misbehavior or troublemaking
• calm and quiet behavior
• seriousness and order
• playful creativity

Alacrity means

• slow reluctance or hesitation
• indifference or apathy
• unwillingness to act
• cheerful readiness or eagerness

Boisterous means

• quiet and reserved
• calm and peaceful
• slow and deliberate
• noisy and energetic

Tyranny means

• fair and just governance by multiple leaders
• a form of democratic rule
• a system where everyone has equal power
• oppressive and absolute rule by a single authority

10. What theme is introduced early through Iago’s manipulation?

• Jealousy
• Trust
• Loyalty
• Betrayal