In the opening scene of the play, Roderigo is unhappy with Iago because… | Iago approves of Othello’s marriage |
Iago believes he is a better choice for lieutenant than Cassio because… | Cassio is “book smart” |
Othello’s place in Venice can best be described as… | Tolerated |
When Iago says “I swear by Janus” this is an example of… | Allusion |
Upon discovering his daughter may have eloped with Othello, Brabantio tells Roderigo… | He wishes Roderigo would have married Desdemona. |
Brabantio believes Othello must have deduced his daughter through… | Magic and drugs |
The atmosphere of Act 1 can best be described as… | Chaotic, confusing |
What warning does Iago give to Othello about Brabantio? | He is powerful and will get the Duke to take his side |
What is Othello’s attitude toward Brabantio’s accusations? | He is calm because he has done good things for Venice |
Upon being confronted by Brabantio, Othello… | Tells Brabantio to put down his sword and use his mind |
Brabantio sees Desdemona as… | An innocent girl who would not run away with Othello |
In his speech to the Duke, Othello states that he is… | More of a soldier than a talker |
During the “war room” scene, the Duke struggles with… | Having to choose between Brabantio and Othello |
Othello explains that Desdemona fell in love with him because… | She was touched by his treacherous life stories |
Brabantio warns Othello that… | Desdemona will trick him too |
What does Roderigo wish to do at the end of Act 1? | Drown himself |
Iago convinced Roderigo that Iago is the kind of servant who… | Only appears dutiful to his master |
Iago attempts to convince Roderigo that Desdemona will tire of Othello because… | She is lustful, not physically attracted anymore, and wants a man her own age who is better looking |
When Iago says “divinity of hell” this is an example of… | Paradox |
Which statement best describes how Iago feels about Roderigo? | He is like a dog to be used for Iago’s benefit |
All of the following types of imagery are associated with Iago’s speech except… | war and military |
The Turkish fleet is mainly defeated because… | Bad weather sunk their ships |
To Iago, the perfect woman would be one who is… | Intelligent and beautiful, but does not talk about it |
Who does Iago suspect has been intimate with his wife? | Othello and Cassio |
Cassio loses his job because… | He got drunk and had a fight |
What opinion on the topic of reputation does Iago express? | It is both important and not important, and it can be lost without reason |
By the end of Act 2, what does Iago plan to ultimately use to destroy people ? | Desdemona’s virtue |
Desdemona, in her attempt to help Cassio vows to… | Bother Othello day and night to get Cassio’s job back |
Iago compares jealousy to… | A monster that ridicules the jealous |
To instill doubt in Othello’s mind, Iago tells him to… | Consider if Desdemona could be attracted to her own kind and if she might be deceptive, and to notice if she speaks up for Cassio |
How does Iago come by the handkerchief? | Emilia finds it and gives it to him |
As Iago works on him, Othello becomes less and less capable of… | Being a trusting husband |
What important lesson does Iago ironically thank Othello for? | Teaching him about friendship and honesty |
Iago’s first “proof” of a Cassio/Desdemona affair is… | Cassio talking in his sleep |
According to Othello, the handkerchief comes from… | A sorceress who used sacred work silk to make the handkerchief for his mother |
Upon witnessing Othello’s jealous rage, Emilia compared men to… | Stomachs |
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July 16, 2019