Act 1
Venice and Cyprus
Why will there be no battle between the Venetians and Turks?
The Turkish ships and soldiers were destroyed in a massive storm.
Who does Cassio talk with in hopes of setting up a meeting with Desdemona?
Emilia
Why does Desdemona think Othello has been acting so harshly towards her?
She thinks he is preoccupied with military affairs and things happening back in Venice.
How does Othello kill Desdemona?
He smothers her in their bed.
Why is Brabantio initially upset at Roderigo?
Roderigo wanted to date Desdemona but Brabantio forbids it.
Why does Iago plan to get Cassio drunk?
Iago wants Roderigo to upset Cassio and have him make a fool of himself
Iago claims that he heard Cassio speaking about Desdemona while Cassio was doing what?
Sleeping
Iago is able to trick Othello by having Cassio talk about __________ while Othello, hiding in the distance, believes they are talking about ___________.
Bianca, Desdemona
Why does Desdemona say that she killed herself, rather than implicating Othello?
She is trying to protect him.
The reason why Iago is upset at Othello, at this point in the play.
Othello gave Cassio the lieutenant job, instead of him.
What causes Cassio to get drunk?
He falls victim to Iago’s persuasion to join in the celebration
How does Desdemona lose her handkerchief?
She drops it after she offers it to Othello and he refuses it.
Marriage and fidelity
What does Emilia do when she discovers Desdemona has died?
She cries out for help.
What caused Desdemona to fall in love with Othello?
She overhears him telling stories of his past and military experience.
Who does Iago pull aside to discuss the lies about Michael Cassio's drinking habits?
Montano
Iago raises suspicion in Othello by saying Desdemona first lied to this person, before Othello:
Her father, Brabantio.
This person can't believe his own eyes that he witnessed Othello strike Desdemona.
Lodovico
Why does Iago kill Emilia?
She betrayed him by revealing the truth about the handkerchief.
Why has the Duke sent for Othello?
Montano tries to break up a fight between Cassio and Roderigo
Why is the handkerchief so important to Othello?
It belonged to his mother and has alleged magical powers, as it was gifted to her by an Egyptian sorceress.
Why did Desdemona's mother's maid, Barbary, sing the song "Willow"?
She sang it because her lover had left her.
__________ will rule Cyprus.
__________ will inherit Othello's possessions.
Iago's punishment is ______________ .
Cassio
Gratiano
Torture/imprisonment