Othello Act 1 Summary

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Why does Roderigo argue with Iago?

  • Because Iago is not serving Othello faithfully
  • Because Iago is not helping him to win Desdemona's hand in marriage (correct)
  • Because Iago is not supporting his plan to spoil Othello's marriage
  • Because Iago is not paying him enough

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

  • Othello's mistreatment of soldiers
  • Othello's promotion of Michael Cassio to the post of lieutenant (correct)
  • Othello's marriage to Desdemona
  • Othello's failure to promote him

What does Iago advise Roderigo to do?

  • To spoil some of Othello's pleasure in his marriage by rousing Desdemona's family against the general (correct)
  • To confront Othello directly
  • To try to win Desdemona's hand in marriage
  • To help Iago in his plan to promote himself

What does Brabantio initially think when Roderigo and Iago cry out that he has been robbed by 'thieves'?

<p>That Roderigo is trying to see Desdemona (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Iago say to Brabantio to provoke him?

<p>That Othello and Desdemona are having sex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the position that Iago feels he should have gotten?

<p>The position of lieutenant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Brabanzio's main concern after learning that his daughter has left him?

<p>That his daughter has been stolen from him by magic charms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Iago leave Roderigo alone and attend on Othello?

<p>Because he sees the success of his plan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What message do Cassio and the officers from the Venetian court bring to Othello?

<p>That the duke of Venice wants to meet with him (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Iago's description of Othello to Brabanzio?

<p>To make Brabanzio fearful of Othello's supposed barbarous nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Othello handle the confrontation between his followers and Brabanzio's men?

<p>By calmly telling both sides to put up their swords (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Iago's portrayal of Othello on the audience?

<p>The audience is skeptical of Iago's portrayal of Othello (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser