Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5
Characters
Quotes
100

Who does Iago want Roderigo to awake?

Brabantio (Desdemona's Father)

100

Why will there be no battle between the Venetians and Turks?

The Turkish ships and soldiers were destroyed in a massive storm.

100

With whom does Cassio talk with in hopes of getting alone time with Desdemona?

Emilia

100

Cassio sees Othello for the first time since his demotion- but Othello can't talk or respond to him because....

Othello is having an epileptic fit (seizure).

100

This is how Othello kills his wife.

Smothers her.

100

Othello hails from the peninsula of Northern Africa. He is often called by this name for having inhibited this region.

Moor

100

Heaven truly knows that thou art false as hell.

Othello

200

Why is Brabantio initially upset at Roderigo?

Roderigo wanted to date Desdemona but Brabantio forbids it.

200

In this Act, the next step in Iago's plan is to:

Get Cassio drunk and have Roderigo upset him.

200

Who carried messages between Othello and Desdemona when they first loved?

Cassio

200

Iago is able to trick Othello by having Cassio talk about __________ while Othello, hiding in the distance, believes they are talking about ___________. 

Bianca, Desdemona

200

Iago diverts attention away from him during the Cassio/Roderigo fight by being in pajamas and questioning this person:

Bianca

200

Brabantio, Lodovico, and Graziano are all related to this character.

Desdemona

200

Or to be naked with her friend in bed
An hour or more, not meaning any harm?

Iago

300

The reason why Iago is upset at Othello, at this point in the play.

Othello gave Cassio the lieutenant job, instead of him.

300

This characteristic of Cassio, although proper and well-mannered, will end up hurting his image (NOT DRINKING):

Smooth talker, too intimate, seducer, flirty, anything that shows he gets too close to women.

300

Iago says stealing money is worthless, that it's like stealing trash. But this is more valuable to be stolen:

Reputation

300

What physical evidence of foul play with Desdemona is Bianca upset about?

The handkerchief which belongs to Desdemona.

300

Othello compares Desdemona to these two symbols before waking her up to kill her:

Candle, Rose
300

This adjective often precedes his name, mainly due to the good faith people have in him.

HONEST Iago

300

Iago: Beware of jealousy my lord, it is the ________________ that doth mock the meat it feasts upon.

Green-Eyed Monster

400

Why does the Duke tell Brabantio:
"“If virtue no delighted beauty lack,
Your son-in-law is far more fair than black"

Othello is a good man and shouldn't be seen for his skin color.

400

Who does Iago pull aside to discuss the lies about Michael Cassio's drinking habits?

Montano

400

Iago raises suspicion in Othello by saying Desdemona first lied to this person, before Othello:

Her father, Brabantio.

400

This person can't believe his own eyes that he witnessed Othello strike Desdemona.

Lodovico

400

List everyone that dies in Othello.

Othello, Desdemona, Emilia, Roderigo, Brabantio.

400

There are two women who are rumored to have cheated on their husbands.

Desdemona and Emilia.

400

Come, come, you're drunk.

Montano

500

Why has the Duke sent for Othello?

There is news about the Turkish army.
500

Iago's advice to Cassio is a "...parallel course,". Explain.

The help that Iago gives is both good and bad. It is exactly what a friend would suggest someone to do, but with evil intents.
500

Iago plans develop as he gets this into his possession, planning to leave this in Cassio's house.

Desdemona's Handkerchief.

500

Othello checks with Emilia if she had noticed anything between the Cassio and Desdemona. Even though she tells him the truth, he doesn't believe her because he is overwhelmed with...

Jealousy

500

__________ will rule Cyprus.
__________ will inherit Othello's possessions.
Iago's punishment is ______________ .

Cassio
Gratiano
Torture

500

Othello parallels this character, being that he is rash in his actions from being consumed by jealousy.

Iago

500

It is the very error of the moon,
She comes more nearer earth than she was wont
And makes men mad.

Othello

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