Act I
The play begins in this city.
Venice
Who does Cassio stab?
Montano
What does Emelia steal from Desdemona?
A handkerchief that Othello gave her.
This character is rich and a bit naive.
Roderigo
Iago uses Othello’s ____ for Desdemona to manipulate him.
Love
This character that is introduced in Act I was overlooked for the lieutenant job.
Iago
This country’s fleet of ships sank on their way to Cyprus.
Turkey
How does Iago first get Othello jealous?
He points out that Cassio was having a secret conversation with Desdemona and asks about Cassio's involvement in their relationship.
This character is consider pure and innocent.
Desdemona
Racism
How does Brabantio feel about Roderigo?
He does not like him, but he sees Roderigo as a better possible husband than Othello.
What happened to Cassio as a result of the fight?
He lost his job and Othello's trust.
What does Cassio do once he finds the handkerchief in his house?
He gives it to Bianca to copy the pattern.
This character is a respected politician in Venice.
Brabantio
This theme is the reason why Iago is motivated to backstab Othello.
Jealousy
At the end of Act I Othello is sent here to fight.
Cyprus
Why does Iago encourage Cassio to seek Desdemona's help?
So that it looks like Cassio and Desdemona are having an inappropriate relationship.
What does Iago do with Desdemona's handkerchief?
He puts it in Cassio's house.
This character is a prostitute and is in love with Cassio.
What does Desdemona’s handkerchief symbolize?
Othello and Desdemona’s love and Desdemona’s faithfulness/purity.
How did Desdemona meet Othello?
Brabantio would invite Othello over to eat dinner and discuss war stories.
Iago accuses two people of having an affair with Emelia. Who are they?
Othello and Cassio
What does Othello say he will do if Iago cannot prove his accusations?
Kill him
This character is the governor of Cyprus.
Montano
What does the green-eyed monster symbolize?
Jealousy