Othello Act One

What is the setting of the first Act of Othello?

• London

• Venice

• Paris

• Cyprus

Othello is the _____ of this play.

• Author

• Antagonist

• Director

• Protagonist

What word best describes Iago so far?

• Truthful

• Calm

• Angry

• Untrustworthy

Why is Iago upset with Othello?

• Othello did not give Iago the promotion to Lieutenant that he thought he deserved.

• Iago is upset with Othello because he is a Moor, and Iago hates Moors.

• Othello is married to Desdemona and Iago loves Desdemona.

• Othello said "SUNS IN SIX" and it upset Iago because he hates Chris Paul.

Iago and Roderigo visit Brabantio late at night... Who is Brabantio, again? (If you're not sure, use the photo on the left and see if you can remember!)

• Brabantio is Othello's best friend.

• Brabantio is Othello's Lieutenant that he promoted.

• Brabantio is Desdemona's father.

• Brabantio is Iago's father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.

True or False:

We read Shakespeare to understand Old English

• True

• False

True or False: Brabantio likes Roderigo and he wants him to marry his daughter

• True- he loves him like a son and his daughter wants to marry him

• False- he hates this clown and has already told him to leave his daughter alone

Which of these characters have we NOT heard from yet? (Multiple Answers)

• Othello

• Roderigo

• Desdemona

• Iago

When Brabantio discovers his daughter is missing, what does he do?

• He accuses Roderigo of witchcraft and attacks him.

• He puts together a search party to go looking for her and the Moor.

• He plots to get his revenge on Othello.

• He goes back to sleep.

Iago leaves before the search party goes out looking for Desdemona and Othello.

Why can Iago not be part of the drama he has stirred up? (Multiple Answers)

• Because Iago loves Desdemona and she can't know it just yet.

• He knows Othello personally and can't risk affecting their relationship.

• He has a master plan of some kind and he can't get caught before it starts.

• We don't know why Iago leaves but he's a good guy so he will probably help.