Othello Act 1, Scene 1 Summary Quiz

Why does Roderigo seek the help of Iago in the beginning of Othello?

To win the hand of Desdemona (correct)

To secure a promotion in the military

To seek revenge against Othello

To frame Brabantio

What is the main reason for Iago's hatred towards Othello?

Othello's victory in battle

Othello's recent promotion of Michael Cassio (correct)

Othello's friendship with Roderigo

Othello's marriage to Desdemona

How does Iago pretend to serve Othello while waiting for an opportunity to further his own interests?

By constantly criticizing Othello behind his back

By being loyal and trustworthy

By pretending to be his friend while plotting against him (correct)

By openly defying Othello's orders

What does Iago advise Roderigo to do to spoil Othello's pleasure in his marriage?

Rouse Desdemona's family against Othello Signup and view all the answers

Why does Brabantio initially not believe that he has been robbed by 'thieves' outside his house?

He thinks it is a ruse by Iago and Roderigo Signup and view all the answers

What position did Othello give to Michael Cassio, causing resentment in Iago?

Lieutenant Signup and view all the answers

Which character in Othello is a Venetian senator?

Brabantio Signup and view all the answers

Why does Roderigo cry out that Brabantio has been robbed outside his house?

To create a distraction for Iago's plan Signup and view all the answers

What has the discovery of a double time scheme in Othello been ascribed to?

Articles written by John Wilson in Blackwood's Magazine Signup and view all the answers

Why is the whole question of a double time scheme sometimes rejected as 'academic nit-picking'?

Because it is considered too insignificant or pedantic Signup and view all the answers

According to Michael Attenborough, what is his suspicion regarding Shakespeare's consideration of the double time scheme in Othello?

Shakespeare did not actively think about the time scheme Signup and view all the answers

What does Michael Neill suggest as a solution to many of the problems associated with the double time scheme in Othello?

Accepting that Othello was aware of Cassio and Desdemona's affair before their elopement Signup and view all the answers

Why does Michael Neill describe the issue of the double time scheme in Othello as 'no more than a particularly striking side-effect'?

Because it reflects a general indifference to naturalistic handling of time and space in Shakespeare's era Signup and view all the answers

Where was Othello originally performed by the King's Men?

Both the Globe and Black-Friers Theatres Signup and view all the answers

What were the key differences between the Globe Theatre and Black-Friers Theatre where 'Othello' was performed?

One was indoor while the other was outdoor Signup and view all the answers

When did 'Othello' receive its first performance at Court by the King's Men?

'Othello' premiered at Court during King James I's reign Signup and view all the answers

'Moorish characters were conventionally played' how in productions of 'Othello'?

[B] with turbans, long white gowns, and red trousers, darkened faces with lampblack or coal Signup and view all the answers

'The original Iago was likely' played by whom?

[B] John Lowin Signup and view all the answers