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Othello Quiz 1

  • 1. Desdemona's father is:
    •     Brabantio
    •     Gratiano
    •     Roderigo
    •     Lodovico

  • 2. Which character recruits Iago to woo Desdemona for himself?
    •     Cassio
    •     Montano
    •     Roderigo
    •     Lodovico

  • 3. What nation threatens the Venetian stronghold at Cyprus?
    •     Turkey
    •     Libya
    •     Egypt
    •     Greece

  • 4. Who does Othello allow to bring Desdemona to Cyprus?
    •     Cassio
    •     Rodgerigo
    •     Iago
    •     Lodovico

  • 5. What event delays Othello's arrival on Cyprus?
    •     a storm
    •     a mutiny
    •     further accusation from Brabantio
    •     a battle with the Turks

  • 6. How does Cassio feel about Desdemona?
    •     she would be better off with him
    •     she is a good, honorable woman
    •     he loves her strongly
    •     her marriage was a mistake

  • 7. Why does Cassio become Othello's lieutenant?
    •     because Cassio is the opposite of Othello
    •     because of prior success in battle
    •     because Othello does not trust Iago
    •     because of his high social position

  • 8. Which of these best summarizes Iago's views of women?
    •     they are needy, dependent, and nagging
    •     they are deceptive, lusty, and manipulative
    •     women are weak-willed, and need guidance
    •     they are lusty, but misguided

  • 9. Which of these is Othello NOT insecure about?
    •     his age
    •     his race
    •     his "rough" manners
    •     his position and rank

  • 10. Which of these does Iago NOT cite as a motive for his revenge?
    •     his bitterness at not getting promoted
    •     Desdemona's rejection of him
    •     rumors that Othello slept with Emilia
    •     his envy and hate of Cassio

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