What is the name of Desdemona's father, who brings Othello in front of the Duke?
Roderigo
100
What does Iago think of Cassio's ability to fight?
That it sucks.
100
Who is Iago's partner in crime?
Roderigo
100
(Roderigo acts like a tool) is an example of...
Stage direction
100
A Moor is a person that would have come from...
Africa (Northern Africa)
200
Who does Desi defend in Act II?
Emilia
200
This event makes it so that Othello and the other people of Cyprus don't even have to fight in any battles.
The storm that destroys the Turkish fleet.
200
What TWO reasons does Iago give for wanting to take down Othello? (+200 for each)
Passed him over for lieutenant, and Othello is rumored to have slept with Emilia (this is whole-heartedly untrue).
200
When Iago addresses the audience at the end of a scene, this is an example of...
A soliloquy
200
When a character is boasting or ranting, this is called...
Bombast
300
When Othello gets to Cyprus, who does he take over for?
Montano
300
How did Desdemona fall in love with Othello?
Othello came to the house, told her stories, captured her heart.
300
+300 for every person Iago has DIRECTLY manipulated to further his plot (five possible).
Othello, Roderigo, Brabantio, Cassio, Montano
300
What two locations are the main settings for Othello?
Venice, Italy; Cyprus
300
Write something that is considered hyperbole.
These books weigh a ton, I've been waiting here forever...
400
One of Othello's negative character traits is that he gets very angry, and sometimes makes rash decisions. Give two examples of either of this attributes from the play.
Othello saying he'll murder Brabantio in the street, Othello stripping Cassio of his rank, Othello starting to doubt Desi
400
How many people are potentially in love with Desdemona, and who are they?
3 or 4, depending on your view: Cassio, Roderigo, Othello, and (possibly) Iago
400
After Cassio is demoted, what does Iago do to help further set up the illusion that Cassio/Desi are intimate?
Convinces Cassio to get Desi's help in persuading Othello to restore his position.
400
When a character uses a word incorrectly (unknowingly), usually for a comedic effect, this is called...
Malapropism
400
Where is Cyprus?
Mediterranean Sea, close to Turkey
500
How many continents has Othello fought on, and what are they? (Not going to be on quiz, but this is a 500 point question)
Africa, Asia, Europe (3)
500
What does Brabantio say about Desdemona that is in the back of Othello's mind as he starts to consider Desi/Cassio?
"She will betray you, Othello"
500
What steps does Iago take to get Cassio demoted? Please list them (there are three).
Gets Cassio drunk while talking up Desi, convinces Roderigo that Cassio/Desi are having an affair and go after Cassio, gets Montano into the mix to witness Cassio's destructiveness.
500
What would be an example of dramatic irony from the play?
How everyone talks about how "honest" and "trustworthy" and "good" Iago is (except for Desdemona, who seems to be the only person in this play other than Iago who has a brain).
500
When did Shakespeare write this play? (+/- 10 years)