Othello Act 1-3

Which word best describes Roderigo?

• a gullible, rich man who wants to marry Desdemona.

• A strong and powerful noble man.

• A friend of the Duke and a trusted servant of Iago.

• Brabantio's confidant and Desdemona's suitor.

Why were Iago and Roderigo arguing in Act 1 scene 1?

• Roderigo was annoyed that Iago was friends with Othello.

• Iago was defending the good name of Othello.

• Roderigo was annoyed that Desdemona and Othello had married.

• Iago and Roderigo was arguing about who would go and wake Brabantio up to tell him the news.

Who was Michael Cassio?

• A florentine and an arithmetician and so reputable that Othello gave him the promotion.

• Othello's ancient.

• The main man that Iago wants to ruin.

• Desdemona's suitor.

What is meant by "mere prattle without practice"

• It means that he lacks the experience on the battlefield.

• It means that he is all goodness without any sadness.

• It means that he is exaggerating.

Why does Roderigo question Iago's connection to Othello

• He wants to know what Iago's intentions with Roderigo are.

• he questions the fact that Iago works for him and that it appears that he likes him.

• He questions the facts that Othello hates Iago and that they are enemies.

• He questions that Othello and Iago are plotting against them.

Who was on the throne when Othello was written?

• King James

• Queen Elizabeth

• Queen Mary

• Queen Ann

Why was Brabantio so angry about Desdemona and Othello's elopement?

• He did not consider Othello worthy of Desdemona.

• He hated Othello and Othello was his enemy.

• He wanted Iago to marry her instead.

• He really wanted to go to the wedding and was gutted not to have the opportunity.

Which character could be described as 'stoic' at the beginning of the play?

• Brabantio and Roderigo

• Iago and Roderigo

• The Duke and Othello

• The Duke and Iago

Which quote best shows Othello's apparently humble nature.

• Rude I am in my speech, and little blessed with the soft phrase of peace.

• Humbly, I thank your grace.

• My daughter, oh my daughter.

• We lacked your counsel and your help tonight.

Who did it: Spoke calmly and respectfully despite everyone being disrespectful to him.

• Roderigo

• Brabantio

• Othello

• The Duke