What does it do to a man’s confidence when his private life is suddenly in the glare of the law? With the torches coming and Brabantio calling for justice the general must keep his cool. Consider the theme of dignity with the first question in this Othello Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz.
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Othello Act 1 Scene 2 Quiz Questions
- Who is the first character Othello speaks to in Act 1 Scene 2?
- What does Iago pretend to warn Othello about at the start of the scene?
- What has Brabantio done after learning of his daughter’s elopement?
- How does Othello respond to Iago’s warning about Brabantio?
- What does Othello claim protects him from Brabantio’s anger?
- What does Othello say he lacks despite his high status?
- Who enters after Othello and Iago’s exchange?
- What message does Cassio bring from the Duke?
- What conflict threatens Venice at this point in the play?
- How does Othello react to the Duke’s summons?
- Who arrives to confront Othello after Cassio?
- What accusation does Brabantio make against Othello?
- How does Brabantio describe Desdemona’s actions?
- What insult does Brabantio use to describe Othello?
- Who tries to calm Brabantio and prevent a fight?
- What does Othello tell his men to put away?
- What does Othello say would destroy his honor?
- How does Brabantio claim Othello won Desdemona’s heart?
- What proof does Brabantio demand Othello show?
- What does Othello suggest they do to resolve the dispute?
- What is Iago’s demeanor during this confrontation?
- What theme is most evident in this scene?
- Who does Othello refer to as “my services which I have done the signiory”?
- What does Othello say will clear his name?
- How does Brabantio describe Desdemona’s deception?
- What does Othello declare about his love for Desdemona?
- What emotion does Othello show when facing Brabantio’s accusations?
- What does the Duke’s summons symbolize in this scene?
- How does Iago manipulate both sides in this scene?
- What tone dominates the scene as it ends?