Othello Act I

At the start of the play, we learn that Othello has promoted who to the rank of Lieutenant?

• Brabantio

• Iago

• Michael Cassio

• Roderigo

Who alerts Brabantio to the fact that his daughter has eloped with "the moor"?

• Roderigo

• Roderigo & Iago

• Cassio & Iago

• Cassio & Othello

In whom does Iago confide his evil plans, saying "...I am not what I am" ?

• Othello

• Brabantio

• Cassio

• Roderigo

Who sends out messengers to find Othello, in Act I scene ii?

• The Duke

• Brabantio

• Cassio

• Roderigo

What does Brabantio accuse Othello of using to "trick" Desdemona into marrying him?

• a handkerchief

• magic and witchcraft

• his strength

• his singing

Since Desdemona insists on accompanying her new husband, with whom does Othello entrust his bride? (Who does he ask to bring Desdemona to Cyprus behind him?)

• Montano, governor of Cyprus

• The duke of Venice

• Iago & his wife, Emilia

• Cassio

What does Iago promise to help Roderigo with?

• winning Desdemona's love

• stealing Cassio's position as Lieutenent

• becoming the new duke of Venice

• winning Bianca's love

What is the setting at the start of the play?

• Venice street at night

• Cyprus

• on board ship

• outside the Duke's palace

T/F We know that one reason Iago hates Othello is because...

• Othello stole Desdemona away from Iago

• Othello has been too successful

• Othello is rude to Iago

• Othello passed over Iago for the role of lieutenant

Who decides to go along with Othello to see the Duke to bring forth his "not ... idle cause" to attention?

• Roderigo

• Brabantio

• Iago

• Cassio