Othello Q and A

Quiz#1

Othello
By
Shakespeare



1._________ is father of Desdemona:

a. Brabantio
b. Gratiano
c. Roderigo
d. Lodovico

2. Which character recruits Iago to woo Desdemona for himself?

a. Cassio
b. Montano
c. Roderigo
d. Lodovico

3. What nation threatens the Venetian stronghold at Cyprus?

a. Turkey
b. Libya
c. Egypt
d. Greece

4. Who does Othello allow to bring Desdemona to Cyprus?

a. Cassio
b. Rodgerigo
c. Iago
d. Lodovico

5. What event delays Othello's arrival on Cyprus?

a. A storm
b. A mutiny
c. Further accusation from Brabantio
d. A battle with the Turks




6. How does Cassio feel about Desdemona?

a. She would be better off with him
b. She is a good, honorable woman
c. He loves her strongly
d. Her marriage was a mistake

7. Why does Cassio become Othello's lieutenant?

a. Because Cassio is the opposite of Othello
b. Because of prior success in battle
c. Because Othello does not trust Iago
d. Because of his high social position

8. Which of these best summarizes Iago's views of women?


a. They are needy, dependent, and nagging
b. They are deceptive, lusty, and manipulative
c. Women are weak-willed, and need guidance
d. They are lusty, but misguided


9. Which of these is Othello NOT insecure about?

a. His age
b. His race
c. His "rough" manners
d. His position and rank

10. Which of these does Iago NOT cite as a motive for his revenge?

a. His bitterness at not getting promoted
b. Desdemona's rejection of him
c. Rumors that Othello slept with Emilia
d. His envy and hate of Cassio


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