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Othello Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz
Othello Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz
How does Brabantio claim Othello won Desdemona’s heart?
By false promises
By honest love
By wealth and gifts
By spells and magic
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How does Othello respond to Iago’s warning about Brabantio?
Calmly and confidently
With regret and sorrow
With fear and panic
With anger toward Iago
None
What accusation does Brabantio make against Othello?
Using witchcraft to win Desdemona
Stealing from the Duke
Killing a Venetian soldier
Deceiving Cassio
None
What has Brabantio done after learning of his daughter’s elopement?
Sought help from the Duke
Fled from Venice
Written a letter of disownment
Gathered men to confront Othello
None
What does Othello suggest they do to resolve the dispute?
Go before the Duke
Summon Iago to testify
Let Desdemona speak privately
Call witnesses from Cyprus
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How does Brabantio describe Desdemona’s actions?
Honest and pure
Confused and frightened
Unnatural and corrupted
Rebellious yet justified
None
What does Othello declare about his love for Desdemona?
It is pure and lawful
It is born of ambition
It will fade with time
It was forced upon him
None
How does Othello react to the Duke’s summons?
He refuses to leave Desdemona
He sends Cassio in his place
He delays until morning
He agrees to go immediately
None
What conflict threatens Venice at this point in the play?
A plague in the city
Turkish forces attacking Cyprus
A war with Rome
Civil unrest in Venice
None
What does Othello say will clear his name?
His wealth and friends
His rank in the army
His reputation and honesty
His silence and patience
None
How does Brabantio describe Desdemona’s deception?
As impossible without sorcery
As natural for young lovers
As driven by rebellion
As easily forgiven
None
Who enters after Othello and Iago’s exchange?
Cassio
Montano
Gratiano
Roderigo
None
What insult does Brabantio use to describe Othello?
“Thou noble Moor”
“Thou foul thief”
“Thou cunning soldier”
“Thou jealous tyrant”
None
What does Othello tell his men to put away?
Their anger
Their swords
Their money
Their shields
None
What theme is most evident in this scene?
Military heroism
Romantic loyalty
Prejudice and social rank
Political betrayal
None
What message does Cassio bring from the Duke?
Othello is accused of treason
Desdemona must return home
Iago is to be promoted
Othello is needed for urgent military matters
None
Who arrives to confront Othello after Cassio?
Brabantio and his men
Desdemona
The Duke
Roderigo alone
None
What does the Duke’s summons symbolize in this scene?
The fall of Brabantio’s power
The end of war
The corruption of Venice
The intersection of love and duty
None
What tone dominates the scene as it ends?
Joy and celebration
Tension and foreboding
Confusion and chaos
Calm and reconciliation
None
What does Iago pretend to warn Othello about at the start of the scene?
Brabantio’s anger and possible attack
Desdemona’s fear
Cassio’s betrayal
The Duke’s summons
None
What is Iago’s demeanor during this confrontation?
Boastful and proud
Violent and rash
Silent and fearful
Calm and manipulative
None
What does Othello say he lacks despite his high status?
Loyal friends
Courage and strength
Gentle speech and soft manners
Love and peace
None
Who tries to calm Brabantio and prevent a fight?
Othello
Iago
Roderigo
Cassio
None
What proof does Brabantio demand Othello show?
That Desdemona married him willingly
That he has noble blood
That he is Christian
That he received the Duke’s consent
None
Who is the first character Othello speaks to in Act 1 Scene 2?
Desdemona
Iago
Brabantio
Cassio
None
Who does Othello refer to as “my services which I have done the signiory”?
His past acts for Venice
His loyalty to Iago
His marriage to Desdemona
His wealth and estate
None
What does Othello claim protects him from Brabantio’s anger?
His noble birth
His wealth
His service to the state
His army’s loyalty
None
How does Iago manipulate both sides in this scene?
He betrays Cassio
He warns Othello while stirring Brabantio’s fury
He supports Othello openly
He hides Desdemona
None
What does Othello say would destroy his honor?
Refusing the Duke’s command
Speaking harshly of Desdemona
Punishing Iago
Drawing his sword on Brabantio
None
What emotion does Othello show when facing Brabantio’s accusations?
Sadness and grief
Rage and revenge
Fear and guilt
Composure and dignity
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