WorksheetsOthello, Act I, Scene Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Othello appears in the first scene of Othello.
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FALSE
Act I, Scene 1 of Othello is set in Italy.
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FALSE
Act I, Scene 1 of Othello takes place at night.
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FALSE
Why does Iago hate Othello?
Othello promoted Cassio over Iago.
Othello was a foreigner.
Othello married Desdemona, and Iago was in love with her.
Othello was rude to Roderigo.
Why does Roderigo hate Othello?
Othello chose Cassio as his lieutenant over Roderigo.
Othello stole money from him.
Roderigo hated him because Iago hated him.
Othello married Desdemona, and Roderigo wanted to marry her.
Why do the characters refer to Othello as "the Moor" throughout the scene?
It is a derogatory reference to his racial and cultural background.
It is Othello's last name.
It is a reference to where Othello lives ("the moors").
It is a Shakespearean term of endearment.
Why does Iago refer to Othello as a thief?
Othello stole Roderigo's money.
Othello "stole" Desdemona.
Othello robbed Brabantio's house.
Othello stole money from Iago.
Brabantio is pleased that his daughter married Othello.
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FALSE
How does Brabantio think Othello "won over" Desdemona?
true love
witchcraft
bribery
threats
Who is the antagonist in this play?
Roderigo
Iago
Othello
Brabantio
