Show:
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5
100
What is the setting at the beginning of the play, time and place?
Venice, Italy
100
How does the setting change from Act One to Act Two - From where to where?
From Venice, Italy to the island of Cyprus, off the coast of Turkey.
100
What does Desdemona promise Cassio she will do?
She promises to talk to Othello about giving Cassio his job back.
100
What illness do we find out Othello has?
Epilepsy (seizures)
100
Who injures Cassio?
Iago and Roderigo
200
What nickname is Iago constantly referred to?
Honest Iago
200
Who is Montano?
A local politician/man of high rank in Cyprus
200

How does Emilia help in Iago's scheme?

She finds Desdemona's handkerchief and gives it to Iago at his request.

200
What reasons make Othello start to doubt himself?
He is an outsider: He is black; He is not Venetian
200

Why does Iago end up killing Roderigo?

So no one finds out the truth

300
What are TWO specific reasons Brabrantio reacted badly to the marriage between Othello and Desdemona?
He is prejudiced against Othello's race It was done secretly without permission
300
(1)Why is Othello sent to Cyprus? (2)Who sends him there, and (3)for what purpose?
(1)Othello is sent to defend the island of Cyprus, which is under Venetian control. (2)The Venetians send him. (3) He is to defeat the Turks of the Ottoman Empire.
300

1.Who says the following quote? 2.To whom is it spoken? 3.What does it mean? "O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-ey'd monster, which doth mock The meat it feeds on. That cuckold lives in bliss, Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger: But O, what damnèd minutes tells he o'er Who dotes, yet doubts, suspects, yet strongly loves!"

1.Iago 2.Othello 3.Answers will vary.

300
What is the news that Gratiano and Lodovico bring in their letters?
Othello is to return to Venice and Cassio will take command in Cyprus.
300
Who will assume the role of general after Othello dies?
Cassio
400
How do Iago and Brabrantio show their racist attitudes? Give specific examples.
Iago calls Othello an animal and Brabrantio calls him a devil/socerer/witchcraft
400

Explain why Cassio is demoted. List THREE specific and consecutive steps that lead to his demotion.

Iago tricks him into getting drunk, Roderigo starts a fight with him, Montano tries to break it up, and Cassio stabs Montano.

400
What are THREE specific ways that Iago "proves" Desdemona is unfaithful?
(1)The handkerchief (2) Cassio's dream (3) Cassio's conversation about Bianca (that Othello thinks is about Desdemona) (4) The way Cassio and Desdemona talk to each other
400

Whom is Cassio actually talking about when Othello thinks he's talking about Desdemona?

Bianca

400

Who is Lodovico related to?

Desdemona

500
Describe Iago and Roderigo's relationship.
Roderigo pays Iago to try to break up the marriage. Iago ends up betraying Roderigo.
500

Describe Iago and Emilia's relationship from Iago's perspective. 

Iago is very rude to Emilia saying she talks too much, he also suspects she is untrue to him.

500
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 psychic who told her that if it was ever lost or given away than her love would be doomed.
500

Define the term "Moor" 

A member of the Muslim population that inhabited the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal) during the Middle Ages, primarily composed of people of Arab and Berber descent who conquered the region from North Africa.

500
Explains who dies and who is injured at the end of the play
Dead- Brabrantio, Desdemona, Emilia, Roderigo, Othello Injured-Iago and Cassio