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WorksheetsOthello Act 1 and 2 Review (after break)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where does Act 1 of The Tragedy of Othello take place?
Verona
Venice
Rome
Cyprus
As the play opens, which two characters are arguing and why?
Brabantio and Othello; over the love of Desdemona
Iago and Roderigo; over money that Roderigo has been paying him
Roderigo and Brabantio; over Roderigo's stalking of Desdemona
Cassio and Othello; over the position of lieutenant
What is Iago's reason for his bitterness towards Roderigo?
Brabantio hates him
Desdemona has rejected his marriage proposal
Roderigo has been appointed lieutenant
He has been passed up for the the title of lieutenant by Othello
According to Iago, why is Cassio a poor choice for lieutenant?
Select all that apply.
He is expert in numbers, not in military strategy
He loves reading
He is related to Brabantio
He is inexperienced in leading large groups of men
He is a Florentine
Which character trait does not describe Iago?
Self-serving
Deceitful
Empathetic
Manipulative
True or False - Iago left Brabantio's home because he did not want to be seen as going against Othello.
True
False
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
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.
He speaks poorly of Othello to Roderigo in scene 1, but reveals his loyal to Othello telling him that Brabantio has been speaking poorly about him in scene 2.
Brabantio says, "O foul thief, where hast though stowed my daughter?" Why does Brabantio say this to Othello?
Othello tricked Desdemona into marrying him with his knowledge of the law
Othello is charged with killing Desdemona
Othello used magic to trick Desdemona into marrying him
Othello is about to escape to Cyprus with his daughter
The Duke of Venice is eager to meet with Othello because:
The Duke is ready to arrange a marriage between his daughter and Othello
The Duke wants to arrest Othello for marrying Desdemona
The Duke needs Othello to lead the Venetian army into Cyprus
Brabantio has asked the Duke to fire Othello
How did Othello and Desdemona fall in love?
By listening to each other's stories
Othello cast a spell on Desdemona
They saw each other at a party
Othello saves Desdemona in a battle
The Duke reveals that Othello must immediately travel to Cyprus. Who will escort Desdemona to Cyprus, where she will meet up with Othello?
Roderigo
Iago
Brabantio
Cassio
Brabantio accepts the marriage between Othello and Desdemona by saying "...she has deceived her father and will to thee." Brabantio's tone can best be described as
Happy
Reluctant
Spiteful
Bitter
Why does Roderigo threaten suicide?
He feels his chance to be with Desdemona has passed
He has lost all his money
He has had a long battle with depression
Cyprus has lost the war
How does Iago lift Roderigo's spirits after his suicide threat?
Iago tells Roderigo that his attempt to kill himself is childish.
Iago reassures Roderigo that he will have a chance with Desdemona, for a price.
Iago takes Roderigo out for a night on the town.
Iago tells Roderigo he will introduce him to a new woman who is more desirable than Desdemona.
Why does Iago believe that Desdemona will fall out of love with Othello?
Desdemona secretly hates Othello
Desdemona isn't really married to Othello
Desdemona will grow tired of sleeping with someone like Othello
Desdemona told Iago that she has a secret crush on Roderigo
Iago reveals his intentions at the conclusion of Act I. What is his main goal leading into Act 2 based on his final soliloquy?
Iago plans to manipulate Othello.
Iago plans to twist Cassio and Desdemona's friendship into a romantic relationship.
Iago plans to leave Venice forever.
Iago plans to kill Cassio to gain to the position of lieutenant.
Where does Act 2 of Othello take place?
Venice
Vienna
Rome
Cyprus
How does Cassio treat the women - Emilia and Desdemona specifically - at the start of Act 2?
Rudely; He refuses to help them disembark the ship.
Kindly; He helps them disembark the ship.
Respectfully; He helps them disembark the ship and kisses their hands as it is a sign of tradition from where he comes from.
Lustfully; He grabs their hands and kisses their cheeks because he is enamored by their beauty.
How does Iago view women based on his discussion at the start of Act 2?
He feels like they are beautiful and should be placed on a pedestal.
He thinks that all women are stupid.
He thinks they are pointless beings.
He does not value women and he feels they cannot really be trusted.
Why does Iago closely observe Cassio's actions with the women?
Iago plans to use this in his plot to remove Cassio from his position of lieutenant.
Iago has a strong disdain and dislike for Cassio because he believes that Cassio slept with his wife.
Iago just enjoys people watching for his own personal growth and gain.
Iago hopes that he can help Cassio find a woman of his own.
