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WorksheetsOthello Act 1-2 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the reason Iago gives Roderigo for his hatred of Othello?
He thinks Othello had sex with his wife
Othello passed him over for promotion
He hates him because he is a Moor
He thinks Othello is a poor soldier
The reader knows the play is dealing with issues of race from:
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Analogies (comparisons) made between Othello and animals
Comments made about Othello's facial features
Why has Othello not been let go from his position as army general?
He has paid off the Duke of Venice
He is related to Brabantio
He is excellent at his job.
He is married to Desdemona
Iago's duplicity to Othello is made evident when:
Iago refuses to go to war at first, but agrees to fight once he is paid
He speaks poorly of Othello in scene 1 behind Othello's back, but defends Othello's honor to his face in scene 2.
Accuses Cassio of having an affair with Desdemona
He speaks poorly of Brabantio in scene 1 behind Brabantio's back, but defends Brabantio's honor to his face in scene 2.
Iago helps lift Roderigo's spirits after Roderigo's suicide threat by
He refers Roderigo to a therapist
Reassuring Roderigo he WILL have a chance with Desdemona, for a price.
Iago introduces Roderigo to a new girl
Iago takes Roderigo out for a night on the town.
Which of the following might be a feminist criticism of the play Othello, so far?
Jealousy is a very dangerous emotion that is causing quite a bit of conflict in the story, so far.
It is unfortunate how little voice and power Desdemona has.
The only reason Desdemona's father dislikes her relationship with Othello is because he is black.
Desdemona would be a lot better off if she had just obeyed her father's wishes and ended her relationship with Othello.
What two things does Iago decide to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
Involve his wife in his plot and get rid of Roderigo
Involve Cassio’s mistress in his plot and draw Othello away from Desdemona
Involve his wife in his plot and draw Othello away from Desdemona
Involve Montano in his plot and get rid of Cassio
Why is Cassio upset?
He was beaten in the fight
He knows that violence is abhorrent
Drunkenness is a sin
He has lost his good name and reputation
What is a speech with only one actor on stage where the actor is talking to himself/herself?
Monologue
Dialogue
Soliloquy
Aside
