Scene I
Scene 2
Scene 3
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
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What is the setting of the play?
Venice, Italy
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Which two groups of people are looking for Othello?
Brabantio and his servants, as well as the Duke's messengers.
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According to reports, where is the Turkish fleet headed?
To Cypress.
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What is a soliloquy?
A speech a character gives when he or she is alone on stage
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What is a Moor?
A Muslim of mixed Arab and Berber descent from North Africa.
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What is Roderigo upset and depressed?
Because Desdemona married Othello instead of him.
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Which group of men looking for Othello find him first?
The Duke's messengers.
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According to Othello, how did Othello and Desdemona's relationship develop?
Through his stories of the adventures and experiences of his life. Through his tales of hardship and bravery and exploration, she felt compassion for him and fell in love.
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Define "desolate."
Spiritual ruin, loss of the soul.
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Define "laconic."
Using few words; concise.
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Why is Iago upset?
Because Cassio got a promotion instead of him.
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What does Brabantio think the outcome will be when they reach the Duke?
He believes that Othello will be punished for what he has done.
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How does the Duke respond to Othello's monologue about how his relationship with Desdemona came about?
He says that stories like that would have made his own daughter fall in love with Othello.
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Define "sordidness."
Lacking in morals
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Define "candid."
Sincere, straightforward
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Brabantio has met Roderigo before. What does Brabantio think of him?
Brabantio thinks little of him, and repeats that he will never marry his daughter and to go home.
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What does Brabantio accuse Othello of?
He accuses him of witchcraft and using black magic to deceive and kidnap his daughter.
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What does Iago convince Roderigo to do since Desdemona is already married to Othello?
Go sell all of his land and raise as much cash as he possibly can, so when Desdemona is bored of her husband and wants someone new, he can persuade her to be with him with his money.
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Define "bombast."
Pompous speech; pretentious words.
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Define "guileless."
Open with words; honest; outspoken
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Why does Iago leave the scene before Brabantio comes down the street?
He doesn't want anyone to know that he is working against the Moor, Othello, because he is supposed to be his loyal ensign.
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How does Othello respond to Brabantio's accusations?
He is calm and asks where he should respond to these charges, and tells him that the Duke is expecting him.
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What is Iago's plan that is revealed during his soliloquy at the end of Act I?
He will pit Othello and Cassio against each other by telling Othello that Cassio has been intimate with Desdemona, so that he can secure his position as lieutenant.
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Define "perdition."
Having the feeling of being abandoned by friends or by hope.
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Define "subjugating."
Bringing under complete control; mastering.
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