WorksheetsOthello Act One Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
Which of the following is a reason Iago hates Othello?
a)
Othello promoted Cassio to lieutenant instead of him
b)
Othello is black
c)
Othello had an affair with Iago's wife
d)
Iago wants Desdemona for himself.
2.
How did Desdemona's father initially think Othello won her heart?
a)
He manipulated her
b)
He used black magic
c)
He used a secret potion
d)
He lied to her about who he was
3.
How did Othello claim to have won Desdemona's heart?
a)
She was impressed by the stories he told about his background and adventures.
b)
She loved to tone of his dark skin.
c)
She was impressed by his military skills
d)
She was impressed by how smart he was.
4.
What is the primary motive behind Iago's hate for Othello?
a)
Greed
b)
Jealousy
c)
Racism
5.
Which of the following might be a feminist criticism of the play Othello, so far?
a)
Jealousy is a very dangerous emotion that is causing quite a bit of conflict in the story, so far.
b)
It is unfortunate how little voice and power Desdemona has.
c)
The only reason Desdemona's father dislikes her relationship with Othello is because he is black.
d)
Desdemona would be a lot better off is she had just obeyed her father's wishes and ended her relationship with Othello.
6.
Through the lens of archetypal criticism, what type of character is Iago?
a)
the hero
b)
the villain
c)
the scapegoat
7.
Through the lens of archetypal criticism, what type of character is Othello?
a)
the tragic hero
b)
the villain
8.
Someone viewing the play Othello through the lens of cultural criticism might make which of the following critiques?
a)
It is unfortunate that during this time period, it was customary that fathers must give a man permission to marry his daughter
b)
Jealousy, unchecked, is a very dangerous thing
c)
The pursuit of power makes men monsters
d)
There are villain characters in all of our lives. We have to learn to outthink them in order to beat them.
9.
What is one reason Roderigo is willing to help Iago?
a)
He wants Desdemona for himself.
b)
Othello betrayed him as well.
c)
He is racist.
d)
He thinks Othello had an affair with his wife.
10.
What seems to be Othello's biggest character flaw, so far, in Act One?
a)
He trusts too easily
b)
He loves too easily
c)
He is stubborn
d)
He is very jealous
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