Othello | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

1. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?

The marriage of Othello and Desdemona.

2. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?

He loves Desdemona.

3. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

He promoted Cassio instead of Iago.

4. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?

Pretend to be his servant to get information.

5. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?

Her empty bed.

6. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

He tells Brabantio.

7. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?

Othello is a black man and Desdemona is a white woman.

8. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

He is her father.

9. How do Iago...
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