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"Quote" Who?
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Iago is trying to get Desdemona & Cassio together.
True.
100

Who said it...

But jealous souls will not be answer'd so; They are not ever jealous for the cause, But jealous for they are jealous: 'tis a monster Begot upon itself, born on itself.

Emilia says this to Desdemona, describing what is wrong with jealousy and what a man is like when they are jealous.

100

Describe how the relationship changes in Act 3...Othello and Desdemona

They were still in love earlier in the act. But after Iago talks with him, he begins to hate her and become skeptical of their relationship.

100

What does Othello ask Iago to watch for while he is away on his errend?

Signs of Desdemona's infidelity
100

"Be thou assured, good Cassio, I will do all my abilities in thy behalf."

What is Desdemona.

200

The 'jealousy monster' Iago describes is described has the green eyed monster.

True.

200

Who said it...

"I like not that..."

Said by Iago 

200
Iago and Othello
Othello has put his faith in Iago, being the only one he can trust. Yet Iago hates Othello and is using this to his advantage.
200
What does Iago offer to do for Cassio?
Get him alone with Desdemona so they can talk about trying to get his job back.
200

"Farewell, my Desdemona: I'll come to thee straight."

What is Othello

300

Iago says he won't help Othello find out the truth about Cassio and Desdemona.

False, Iago agrees to help Othello out.

300

This is a symbol of Othello and Desdemona's love.  It has magical powers according to Othello.

The handkerchief


300
Cassio and Desdemona
Cassio simply wants his job back after he lost it, and thought that using Desdemona would be a good to get it back. Desdemona is happy to help.
300

What is Bianca supposed to do?

Get the handkerchief copied for Cassio

300

"Long live she so! and long live you to think so!"

What is Iago

400

Desdemona is angry at Othello because he thinks she's cheating on him.

False, Desdemona does not know Othello suspects that.

400

What is more important that a thief stealing one's money?

Losing your reputation.

400
Cassio and Bianca
Bianca is a prostitute looking for love, and thinks she can find it in Cassio. Cassio tries to be nice, but they are not in an actual relationship.
400

What does Othello see that Iago implies is suspicious?

Cassio leaves Desdemona suddenly when Othello arrives.

400

"What handkerchief? Why, that the Moor first gave to Desdemona; That which so often you did bid me steal."

What is Emilia.

500

Othello sees Cassio with Desdemona's handkerchief.

False...Not in the Act

500

What is the green-eyed monster?

Jealousy

500

Iago and Cassio

The two only talk quite often. Cassio sees Iago as a friend (honest and pure) trying to help him get his job back, but Iago is actually trying to kill Cassio in his grand plan for revenge.

500

What two pieces of 'evidence' does Iago offer for his suggestion that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair?

In a dream Cassio tried to kiss him, thinking Iago was Desdemona. 

He saw Cassio wiping his beard with Desdemona's handkerchief.

Leaving Desdemona when Othello arrives

500

"If it be that, or any that was hers, It speaks against her with the other proofs."

What is Iago.