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Othello Act I
Othello Act I
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1
When an author creates tension for his audience & leaves them with unanswered questions
flashback
foreshadowing
suspense
onomatopoeia
2
A long speech given by a single character while others are listening is called a...
monologue
aside
soliloquy
dramatic irony
3
When a character makes a comment to the audience that the others onstage can't hear
all of the above
monologue
aside
soliloquy
4
Which literary device is used in drama to reveal a character's inner thoughts?
soliloquy
satire
monologue
dramatic irony
5
Why did Iago and Roderigo wake Brabantio in the middle of the night?
Someone was planning to murder him.
Thieves stole his goods.
His wife is ill.
A secret marriage in the family had occurred.
6
For what reason does Othello say Desdemona loves him?
For his age and wisdom.
For his wealth.
For his appearance.
For his adventures and sufferings.
7
What is Iago's background?
A nobleman
An ancient
An accountant
A lieutenant
8
Who said, "I am not what I am?"
Brabantio
Roderigo
Othello
Iago
9
Iago's speech that begins with "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse..." is an example of...
suspense
soliloquy
monologue
aside
10
A tragic hero always has one flaw that leads to his downfall. What is Othello's tragic flaw?
He is lazy, and doesn't complete important tasks
He is impulsive & married Desdemona too quickkly
He quickly becomes angry and violent
He's too trusting; he trusts people he probably shouldn't
11
Othello's description of Iago as honest and trustworthy is an example of...
monologue
dramatic irony
soliloquy
aside
12
Iago hates Othello for all of the following reasons EXCEPT...
He suspects Othello slept with his wife.
Othello overlooked Iago for a promotion.
Othello eloped with Desdemona.
13
Why does Brabantio think Desdemona married Othello?
For Othello's wealth.
To defy her father.
She likes older men.
She is bewitched.
14
“Look to her Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceived her father, and may thee.”
Othello
Roderigo
Brabantio
Iago
15
Which racial slur is NOT used to refer to Othello?
"thick lips"
"black ram"
"white ewe"
"Barbary horse"
16
When the audience knows more about a situation than the character(s) does.
dramatic irony
monologue
soliloquy
aside
17
Why did the Duke send for Othello?
To congratulate him on his marriage.
To give him a medal of honor for heroism.
To ask he go fight against the Turks in Cyprus
To find out who he promoted to lieutenant.
18
What is the setting of
Othello
?
Italy
England
Spain
Greece
19
Who does Othello entrust his wife to on her trip to Cyprus?
Roderigo
Brabantio
Iago
Duke
20
Why is Roderigo jealous?
He wants Brabantio's house.
He wants Cassio's job.
He wants Iago's money.
He wants Desdemona.
21
Desdemona can best be described as
independent
meek
soft spoken
submissive
22
A long speech given by one character to other characters onstage
all of the above
soliloquy
aside
monologue
23
Who is Brabantio?
The Duke of Venice.
A drunken sailor.
Desdemona's brother.
Desdemona's father.
24
What is Cassio's background?
A member of the Venetian Army.
An accountant.
A nobleman.
An Inn owner.
25
What is meant when Othello is called "the Moor?"
He is dark skinned.
He is an officer.
He is ugly.
He is poor.
