Starter quiz
- In Shakespeare's 'Othello', what does Brabantio find out in Act 1 Scene 1 about his daughter?
- she has eloped with Othello ✓
- she has run away because she is in danger
- she has died
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- At the start of 'Othello', why did Iago tell Brabantio about Desdemona and Othello's elopement?
- he wants to celebrate their marriage
- he wants to get revenge on Othello and thinks Brabantio will reject Othello ✓
- he wants to get revenge on Othello for his violence
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- What does Iago do to mock Othello when speaking to Brabantio at the start of 'Othello'?
- compares him to a jilted lover
- compares him to an animal ✓
- compares him to a criminal
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- What is not a valid interpretation of Iago in the opening scene of Shakespeare's 'Othello'?
- he is presented as a tragic hero ✓
- he is presented as a villain
- he is presented as a malcontent
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- "O unhappy girl! With the Moor, say'st thou? Who would be a father!" What does this quote show about Brabantio's feelings towards his daughter's elopement in Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
- Brabantio is satisfied with the match.
- Brabantio is happy if Desdedoma is happy.
- Brabantio thinks Desdemona cannot be happy with Othello. ✓
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- What does Brabantio's reaction to the elopement of Othello and Desdemona in 'Othello' reveal about him?
- he has racial prejudice against Othello ✓
- he wants Iago to marry Desdemona
- he is open-minded
- he never wants Desdemona to marry
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