Othello Study Guide

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