ACT 1
Scene 1 takes place on the street of what city?
Venice
The reasons for the feast celebration.
The destruction of the Turkish fleet and Othello and Desdemona's marriage.
What does Cassio do to try to get back on Othello's good side?
Hires musicians to play for Othello.
Roderigo’s motivation to help Iago.
His love for Desdemona.
The position Iago wanted and the person who got it.
Lieutenant and Cassio.
Who was wounded as a result of the drunken fight?
Montano.
Emilia helps Iago's scheme in this way.
Takes the handkerchief.
How did Desdemona actually fall in love with Othello?
She was impressed with his stories.
The reason Iago and Roderigo go to wake Brabantio up.
To tell him that Desdemona has run off and married Othello.
At the end of ACT 2 what is Iago's major achievement from his scheme?
He got Cassio demoted.
What does Cassio ask Bianca to do with the handkerchief?
Copy its embroidery.
What is the term for "a character who is presented as a contrast to a second character."
Foil Character
The way that Brabantio thinks Othello won over Desdemona.
Witchcraft.
What does Iago see that gives him an idea for his plan?
Cassio taking Desdemona's hand while talking.
THREE specific ways that Iago "proves" Desdemona is unfaithful.
1) The handkerchief
2) Cassio's dreams/ sleep talking
3)Cassio speaking about Bianca
4) Cassio leaving when Othello enters
5) Desdemona vouching for Cassio
The character that irritates Desdemona by not telling her where Cassio lies
The clown.
In addition to being passed over for a promotion, Iago is mad because he thinks Othello did this.
Slept with Iago's wife.
Iago recommends that Cassio do the following at the end of Act 2.
Ask Desdemona to talk to Othello on his behalf.
Explain the history behind how Othello got the handkerchief. Also, explain its symbolism, as Othello explains it to Desdemona.
Othello's mother gave it to him, it was made by an Egyptian magician who told her that if it was ever lost or given away than her love would be doomed.
Brabantio warns Othello that Desdemona might betray him because.....
She betrayed her father.