What is true of the first folio?

It was published after Shakespeare's death.

What do we know about Shakespeare's wife?

She was pregnant when she married him.

What is NOT a reason Iago gives for hating Othello?

He thinks Othello is plotting to murder him.

In Shakespeare's time, which of the following would most likely use the pronoun "you"?

A student speaking to a teacher.

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Othello Act I Review

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1
How does Brabantio think Othello has wooed Desdemona?
Used magic and charms
Told her adventure stories
Made a contractual agreement
Bought her pretty gifts
2
About how much did it cost to attend a play?
1 pound
1 penny
10 bucks
5 pounds
3
Who said, "I am not what I am."
Roderigo
Brabantio
The Duke of Venice
Iago
4
What is true of the first folio?
Shakespeare published it himself.
There are no existing copies.
Teachers made it up.
It was published after Shakespeare's death.
5
Where was Shakespeare born?
Cyprus
London
Stratford
Venice
6
Othello's lieutenant
Roderigo
Cassio
Brabantio
Iago
7
A young man in love with and refused by Desdemona
Cassio
Brabantio
Iago
Roderigo
8
The dramatic device when the audience knows something the characters don't.
Catharsis
Dramatic irony
Iambic pentameter
Medias res
9
What do we know about Shakespeare's wife?
She was pregnant when she married him.
She couldn't have children.
She was eight years younger than he was.
She acted in his plays.
10
Othello's wife
Juliet
Desdemona
Beatrice
Bianca
11
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
37
154
107
105
12
Shakespeare wrote in. . .
Old English
Middle English
Early Modern English
Elfin English
13
Where does the play begin?
Rhodes
Cyprus
Venice
London
14
What is NOT a reason Iago gives for hating Othello?
He wanted to be Othello's lieutenant.
He believes Othello slept with his wife.
He thinks Othello is plotting to murder him.
He feels Othello is overly proud.
15
Which languages would Shakespeare have learned as a boy?
German and Italian
Latin and German
French and German
Latin and Greek
16
Desdemona's father; a senator
Cassio
Othello
Iago
Brabantio
17
A villain; Othello's "ancient"
Roderigo
Cassio
Iago
Brabantio
18
In Shakespeare's time, which of the following would most likely use the pronoun "you"?
A friend speaking to a close friend.
An mother speaking to her son.
A master speaking to a servant.
A student speaking to a teacher.
19
Where is Othello headed at the end of Act I?
Venice
Cyprus
Rhodes
London
20
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
55
27
107
37

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