Othello Acts I-III

What is the setting at the start of the play?

• a Venice street at night

• Cyprus

• on board ship

• outside the Duke's palace

How does the court first react to Brabantio's accusation?

• They believe him, and say they are sorry for him

• They are shocked by Othello's duplicity

• They defend Othello, and say it must be a mistake

• They blame Brabantio for not controlling his daughter

How does Othello explain Desdemona's love for him?

• rebellion of youth

• respect for his status

• blindness to his colour

• compassion for his struggles

Why does the Duke send Othello to Cyprus?

• As punishment for marrying Desdemona

• To be the new governor there

• As a honeymoon with Desdemona

• To defend against the Turkish fleet

Through what method does Brabantio think Othello won Desdemona?

• pure love 

• lies

• magic

• fate

Who is the bad guy in this play?

• Othello

• Iago

• Cassio

• The Duke

Summarize the last monologue of Act 1

• Iago is angry at Othello for just being the ensign

• Roderigo will have to pay a lot of money to be with Desdemona

• Iago is jealous of Othello's success and wife and has a secret plan to bring him down

• Brabantio has accepted that Othello is married to his daughter

Who was chosen by Othello to be the lieutenant?

• Iago

• Cassio

• Branbantio

• Roderigo

Which person is not mentioned in Act 1 to have love or affection for Desdemona?

• Roderigo

• Brabantio

• Othello

• Cassio

Which term is used in a racist way in the play?

• Signor

• Black thug

• Moor

• Poor