WorksheetsOthello: Act 1,Scene 3
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. Who is upset at the beginning of the play because he was passed over for promotion?
Othello
Roderigo
Cassio
Iago
2. What is Iago’s main reason for hating Othello?
Othello married into a powerful family
Othello refuses to promote Roderigo
Othello promoted Cassio instead of Iago
Othello doesn’t trust Iago with military decisions
3. What is Othello’s role in the Venetian military?
A) Captain
B) General
Commander-in-Chief
Ambassador
4. Who is Desdemona’s father?
Cassio
Brabantio
Roderigo
Roberto
5. How does Brabantio react when he finds out about Desdemona’s marriage?
He demands a divorce
He supports her choice
He celebrates
He accuses Othello of using witchcraft
Mischief means
Alacrity means
Boisterous means
Tyranny means
10. What theme is introduced early through Iago’s manipulation?
