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WorksheetsOthello-Act 1-Scenes 1 & 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Othello is a (a) in the Venetian army.
2.
At the start of the play, we learn that Othello has promoted who to the rank of Lieutenant?
a)
Michael Cassio
b)
Iago
c)
Roderigo
d)
Brabantio
3.
At the start of the play, Roderigo is in love with who?
a)
Desdemona
b)
Bianca
c)
Emilia
d)
Portia
4.
Who was angered at Othello's choice of Lieutenant?
a)
Iago
b)
Roderigo
c)
Brabantio
d)
Cassio
5.
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
6.
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.
7.
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
8.
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.
9.
In 1:1, why is Iago angry that Cassio has been promoted over him?
a)
Because Cassio is from Florence
b)
Because Cassio has a beautiful wife
c)
Because Cassio is inexperienced
d)
Because Cassio is of a higher class
10.
In 1:1, what news does Rodrigo give Brabantio?
a)
Desdemona has married without her father’s permission
b)
Roderigo has proposed to Desdemona
c)
Thieves have broken in to the house
d)
The Duke has called them to the Senate
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