Starter quiz

  • What do we learn in Act 1 Scene 3 of Shakespeare's 'Othello'?
    • Desdemona and Othello are planning their honeymoon.
    • The Turkish fleet are targeting Cyprus.  ✓
    • Iago wants to marry Desdemona.
    • Brabantio has ordered for Othello to be killed.
  • What does Othello say he is skilled at in Act 1 Scene 3 of 'Othello'?
    • being a warrior  ✓
    • speaking romantically
    • winning over women
    • writing poetry
  • With 'Othello' in mind, complete the sentence: Whilst Iago views Othello as __________, Othello presents himself as __________.
    • boastful, modest  ✓
    • charming, rude
    • Machiavellian, innocent
  • In 'Othello', what is Iago's scheme against Othello?
    • To propose to Desdemona because he has loved her for many years
    • To make Othello believe Desdemona has had an affair with Cassio  ✓
    • To make Desdemona believe Othello has been unfaithful
  • In 'Othello', why does Iago believe his scheme to make Othello believe Desdemona has been unfaithful will be successful?
    • because he believes Othello ''is of a free and open nature''  ✓
    • because he believes Cassio is a handsome man  ✓
    • because he believes he is the master of trickery
  • What epithet do other characters use for Othello throughout the play 'Othello' and why is it important?
    • ''The general'' it shows they trust his leadership skills
    • ''The Moor'' it shows they view him as an outsider  ✓
    • ''Traitor'' it shows they do not trust him
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