WorksheetsOthello Act I Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is Iago's primary motivation in the opening scene of "Othello" as described in the text?
His loyalty to Othello
His desire for revenge
His admiration for Desdemona
His wish for peace
According to the text, why is Roderigo angry?
He is passed over for a promotion
He dislikes Othello's leadership
He is in love with Desdemona and she has married Othello
He is envious of Cassio's position
What action do Iago and Roderigo decide to take regarding Othello's secret marriage?
They plan to support Othello
They decide to leave the city
They go to tell Brabantio about it
They seek revenge on Cassio
What is the effect of the turmoil and discord mentioned at the beginning of the scene?
It calms the audience
It draws the audience in right away
It causes the audience to lose interest
It clarifies the situation
What does Iago imply about his own nature when he says, "I am not what I am"?
He is a straightforward and honest person.
He is hiding his true intentions.
He is confused about his identity.
He is proud of his honesty.
What is Iago's opinion about people who appear to be dutiful and honest?
He admires them for their genuine service.
He believes they are wise and respectable.
He thinks they are merely pretending to be loyal.
He considers them as true leaders.
What literary device is used in "I will wear my heart upon my sleeve"?
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
What is the reason the senate sends Othello to Cyprus?
To negotiate a trade agreement
To defend the island from a Turkish attack
To establish a new colony
To retrieve a valuable artifact
According to the text, how is Othello viewed by the senate?
As a dishonest man
As a noble and responsible leader
As a weak soldier
As an outsider
How does Iago view Othello according to the text?
He admires Othello for his honesty.
He is indifferent towards Othello and does not care what happens.
He thinks Othello is too trusting and he is angry about being passed over for a promotion.
He is pleased with Othello's leadership and fully trusts him.
What is Rodrigo's feeling towards Othello's marriage to Desdemona?
He is happy for their marriage.
He is jealous because he loves Desdemona.
He is supportive of Othello.
He has no opinion on the matter.
According to Brabantio, why does he disapprove of Othello?
He believes Othello used magic and charms to win Desdemona.
He thinks Othello is a noble and honest man.
He is unaware of Othello's marriage to his daughter.
He approves of Othello wholeheartedly.
What is a soliloquy?
A public speech to other characters
A silent thought process
A speech given to the audience revealing the speaker's thoughts
A dialogue between two characters
What does Iago plan to do at the end of Act 1?
Convince Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful
Reveal his true intentions to Roderigo
Ensure Cassio is promoted
Leave the play's setting
What role does Othello hold in the military as mentioned in Act One?
He is a low-ranking soldier.
He is praised for his military prowess and leads the war against the Turkish army.
He is a strategist but not a leader.
He is a consultant for military tactics.
