Othello by William Shakespeare Test/Quiz with Complete Solutions

Othello by William Shakespeare Test/Quiz with Complete Solutions Act I takes place in: Venice Whom has Othello recently appointed as his lieutenant? Cassio Who is Desdemona's father? Brabantio Where is Cassio from? Florence The fleet which may soon attack Cyprus is from where? Turkey Name the couple who have recently eloped. Othello and Desdemona Which character says "I am not what I am" Iago Which character hopes to woo Desdemona away from Othello? Roderigo Complete the quotation. "The Moor is of a free and __________ nature That thinks men ________ that but seem to be so." open, honest Who were the Moors? African people of mixed Berber and Arab descent Of what does Brabantio accuse Othello? Bewitching his daughter "An old black ram Is tupping your white ewe." This quotation is an example of which theme? Racism "Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see She has deceived her father, and may thee." Brabantio Choose the best word to describe Iago's feelings towards Othello. Hatred Complete the quotation. "She loved me for the __________ I had passed And I loved her that she did pity them." dangers Why does Iago think he should have been promoted to the position of lieutenant, instead of Cassio? He has more practical military experience. Other than being passed over for promotion, what reason does Iago give for his hatred of Othello? People say that Othello has had an affair with Iago's wife. What adjective does Iago use to describe Roderigo? ? gullible or rich Complete the quotation. "If virtue no delighted beauty lack. Your son-in-law is far more fair than ___________" (Duke of Venice) black Which character says "In following him, I follow