Act 1
What type of servant is Iago?
Ensign (a job also known as an ancient or standard-bearer)
What news do we get of the Turkish fleet?
They were destroyed and their ships sunk
Why does Cassio pay money to the clown to find Emilia?
So he can get Emilia to meet him to see if she has any news about Othello's feelings towards rehiring him
What happens to Othello after Iago tells him about the affair?
From all the stress and anxiety he passes out
Who was Desdemona?
a Venetian beauty who enrages and disappoints her father, as she elopes with Othello.
Why did Cassio get the job?
Because he is truly devoted to Othello
What is Cassio's hope after getting off his ship?
He hopes Iago is ok because their boats were separated
If Cassio gets his job back how will it affect Iago's devious plan?
Then Iago has no chance of becoming lieutenant
How does Iago get Cassio to talk about Bianca?
Iago says that there is a rumor that Bianca wants to marry Othello
Who was Othello?
A Moorish general in the Venetian army and the husband of Desdemona
Where does the play take place?
In the streets of Venice
What does Iago observe about Cassio ands Desdemona? Why is he glad?
He observes that they are good friends, and that Cassio comforts Desdemona by grabbing her hand. This makes him happy because he will twist the story to seem as if they are in a relationship.
Why does Desdemona plead for Cassio to get his job back to Othello?
Because she's a good person and she keeps her promises
What is the purpose of having Bianca show up?
To confuse the handkerchief situation even more
Who is Iago?
He is Othello's standard bearer, Emilia's husband and the main antagonist of this story
Why is Iago angry at Othello?
Because Othello has promoted Cassio and wants revenge on them both.
What is the herald's message?
That Othello is throwing a party since they defeated the Turks and also because of his marriage.
Why does Cassio order musicians to play for Othello?
As a sign of courtesy and respect
what news does Lodovico bring?
A letter from Venice that says to make Cassio governor of Cyprus and to come home
Who is Cassio?
He was a Florentine solider, a man of high manners and one of Othello's lieutenants
What do we know about Roderigo and Desdemona?
Roderigo hopes to win Desdemona's love and marry her. Desdemona has left her father's house and has eloped with Othello, a moor.
What is Othello's opinion on Iago?
He thinks of him as one to be very truthful and very honest.
Why doesn't Iago tell Othello right away that Desdemona and Cassio are having an affair?
He wants to gradually bother him so then he gets really mad and he doesn't have any real evidence
How does Desdemona respond to the news?
She's happy for Cassio
Who is Emilia?
She is wife of Iago and is maidservant to Desdemona