Act I
Who is Brabantio?
Desdemona’s Father.
What lie does Iago tell Montano about Cassio?
That he is an alcoholic.
What is Emilia's relationship with Iago?
Emilia is Iago's wife but they don't get along.
Why does Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona?
He was still looking for proof.
What happens to Othello in the end?
Othello kills himself.
Why do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio?
To tell him Othello married his daughter.
Why does Iago want Roderigo to make Cassio Mad?
To get him to fight him and get demoted.
What does Emilia find and give to Iago?
The handkerchief that Othello gave to Desdemona.
How does Iago trick Othello into thinking Cassio is bragging about his affair with Desdemona?
He brings up Bianca to Cassio and Othello thinks they’re talking about Desdemona.
What does Iago do after he wounds Cassio?
He pretends to be a witness and calls for help.
Why is Iago mad?
Cassio was promoted instead of him.
Why does Othello fire Cassio?
He drunkenly stabs Montano.
Who has the handkerchief at the end of Act III?
Bianca
Why does Othello hit Desdemona?
It seemed like openly admitted to her love for Cassio.
How does Desdemona show she’s still faithful even as she dies?
She lies and says Othello didn't kill her.
Why does the Duke send for Othello?
He needs Othello to go to Cyprus to fight in the war.
What is the goal of Iago’s plan in Act 2 regarding Cassio?
He wants Cassio fired so he can be Othello's lieutenant.
What does Othello decide at the end of Scene III?
He wants to have Cassio and Desdemona killed.
How does Bianca's return with the handkerchief help Iago's plan?
It made it look like Desdemona had given it to Cassio and he had given it to another woman.
How would Iago gain from Roderigo and Cassio’s deaths?
No one will be able to go against his word or prove him wrong.
How does Brabantio react to Othello's marriage to Desdemona?
He claims that he drugged her or used witchcraft.
Why does Iago tell Cassio to ask Desdemona for help in restoring Othello's faith in Cassio?
Iago wants to make it look like Desdemona is cheating on Othello with Cassio.
What does Iago say when Othello demands proof of his wife's disloyalty?
Iago makes up a story about Cassio talking in his sleep about Desdemona
After Iago lies about Cassio’s confession about going to bed with Desdemona, what advice does he give to Othello?
He told him to forget about it and not act rashly, but pay attention to the two.
How does Emilia react when Othello tells her that Iago said Desdemona was having an affair? What does she do?
She is stunned and furious. She tells the truth and is killed by Iago.