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Act 1 Scene 1 exploration

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 English (2)

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  • Q1
    Where does Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Othello' fall in the five-act structure?
    rising action
    falling action
    exposition
    30s
  • Q2
    In Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Othello', what does Iago say he will do?
    kill Othello
    pretend to be loyal to Othello but deep down have his own best interest at heart
    steal Desdemona from Othello
    30s
  • Q3
    How does Iago stir up disorder in Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
    he tells Brabantio that Desdemona has eloped with Othello
    he hatches a plan with Roderigo to break into Othello's house
    he encourages Roderigo to flirt with Desdemona
    30s
  • Q4
    What does Iago say in Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Othello' that could make the audience consider him as 'diabolical'?
    ''Were I the Moor, I would not be Iago''
    ''I am not what I am''
    ''Call up her father, Rouse him: make after him, poison his delight''
    30s
  • Q5
    ''Tis the curse of service. Preferment goes by letter and affection''. What does this quote show about Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello'?
    He loves Desdemona
    He is a bigot
    He is bitter about being passed over for a promotion
    30s
  • Q6
    In the play 'Othello', Iago's comments to Brabantio about Desdemona and Othello, reveal Iago's ...
    hatred for Brabantio having let Desdemona do whatever she wants.
    jealousy about Desdemona being with another man.
    prejudice against Othello because of his race.
    30s

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