WorksheetsOthello Act I Scene I & II Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
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.
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
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
How does Brabantio think Othello "won over" Desdemona?
true love
witchcraft
bribery
threats
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 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.
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.
Why does Iago want to be with Othello when Brabantio shows up to confront him?
He wants to watch it all happen
Othello will never suspect he had any part in it
Roderigo doesn't want him there.
they hope to steal Desdemona back
Who else shows up wanting to see Othello?
Cassio
Desdemona
Romeo
Juliet
Why does the Duke want to see Othello?
There is important business regarding the war in Cyprus
He knows about Desdemona and Othello
He is mad at Brabantio
Brabantio wants to see Cassio
Where is the play set?
London, England
Venice, Italy
Rome, Italy
Venice Beach
