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Othello Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz
Othello Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz
What issue are the Duke and senators discussing at the start of the scene?
The Turkish threat to Cyprus
Trade negotiations
A Venetian rebellion
A marriage proposal
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How does the Duke initially react to Brabantio’s accusation?
He arrests Othello
He doubts Othello’s guilt
He refuses to hear the case
He believes Brabantio immediately
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What does the Duke tell Othello to do immediately?
Attend a council banquet
Rest until morning
Send Cassio to Cyprus alone
Prepare for departure
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What does Iago promise Roderigo he will do?
Leave Venice with him
Expose Othello’s crimes
Help him win Desdemona
Kill Cassio
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What accusation does Brabantio make against Othello?
Stealing from the Duke
Plotting treason
Deserting the army
Using witchcraft to win Desdemona
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Who confirms Othello’s story of their courtship?
Iago
Desdemona
Emilia
Cassio
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What does Desdemona request from the Duke?
To return home with her father
To accompany Othello to Cyprus
To serve as a mediator
To remain in Venice
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How does Act 1 Scene 3 conclude?
With the Duke declaring victory over the Turks
With Iago outlining his plot against Othello
With Brabantio reconciling with Othello
With Othello and Desdemona sailing for Cyprus
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What emotion does Iago plan to exploit in Othello?
Greed
Anger
Fear
Jealousy
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Where does Act 1 Scene 3 take place?
The council chamber in Venice
The Duke’s palace in Cyprus
Othello’s home in Cyprus
Brabantio’s house
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What kinds of tales does Othello say Desdemona loved to hear?
Accounts of Venetian politics
Stories of danger and travel
Poems about love
Tales of family and honor
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What does Othello say about his love for Desdemona before leaving Venice?
It is a private matter
It is forbidden
His life depends on it
It will fade over time
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Who arrives to interrupt the Duke’s meeting?
Montano and Lodovico
Brabantio, Othello, and their followers
Iago and Roderigo
Cassio and Desdemona
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What advice does the Duke give Brabantio?
To accept the marriage
To seek revenge
To petition the Senate
To take her back by force
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What contrasts are highlighted in this scene?
War vs. peace
Truth vs. rumor
Faith vs. magic
Love vs. duty
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Who will escort Desdemona to Cyprus?
Montano and Gratiano
Cassio and Lodovico
Roderigo and Brabantio
Iago and Emilia
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What news do the messengers bring about the Turkish fleet?
It is heading toward Cyprus
It is retreating to Rhodes
It is attacking Venice directly
It has been destroyed
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What is the Duke’s decision about Othello’s military duty?
He must stay in Venice to plan reinforcements
He must go to Cyprus to defend it
He is relieved of command
He is sent to negotiate peace
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What does Desdemona’s defense of Othello reveal about her character?
Loyalty and independence
Deceit and cunning
Fear and submission
Ambition and pride
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What warning does Brabantio give Othello before leaving?
“She has deceived her father, and may thee.”
“Trust her, for she is true.”
“She will tire of the Moor.”
“She will bring you honor.”
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What complaint does Roderigo make to Iago after the Duke’s decision?
That he will drown himself for love
That he will leave Venice
That he will challenge Othello
That he will confront Desdemona
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What does Iago tell Roderigo about killing himself?
It will shame Othello
It will win Desdemona’s pity
It is noble and romantic
It is foolish and cowardly
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What main theme is introduced through Iago’s final speech?
War and peace
Deception and manipulation
Honor and loyalty
Faith and forgiveness
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How does Othello describe how he won Desdemona’s love?
Through stories of his adventures
Through gifts and wealth
Through flattery and poetry
Through secret letters
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Who volunteers to watch over Desdemona during Othello’s absence?
Iago
Cassio
Emilia
Brabantio
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What does Othello request from the Duke before defending himself?
To summon Desdemona
To be allowed to speak
To call Iago as a witness
To write a confession
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What does Iago suspect about Othello and Emilia?
That Othello has slept with her
That she loves Othello secretly
That Emilia betrayed him
That Othello distrusts her
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What does Iago refer to when he says “the net that shall enmesh them all”?
His scheme against Othello
The Turkish plot
The Duke’s orders
The love affair of Cassio
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How does Brabantio respond to Desdemona’s defense of Othello?
He blesses their union
He ignores her
He disowns her
He forgives her
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What does Iago reveal in his soliloquy after Roderigo exits?
His affection for Cassio
His fear of Brabantio
His regret for serving Othello
His plan to ruin Othello
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