WorksheetsOthello Act 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
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
