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LD ELA OTHELLO TEST
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Iago's complaint in Scene I? | That Desdemona is going to marry Othello |
| Who is Brabantio? | Desdemona's dad |
| why does Iago and Roderigo awaken Brabantio in the middle of the night? | Afraid that his daughter is going to marry a black muslim |
| Why does Iago leave Roderigo at Brabantio's house? | So he doesn't get seen and Othello keeps his trust in him |
| What is Roderigo's previous relationship with Brabantio and Desdemona? | Roderigo had wanted to marry Desdemona but Barbantio rejected him. |
| What is Brabantio's reaction to Othello's marriage to Desdemona? | He thinks that it is a lie and she would never betray him like that. |
| Why does the Duke send for Othello? | There is a war in Cyprus and he is sending Othello to help fight it. |
| What danger is Cyprus facing? | Attacks from the Ottoman Turks. |
| Brabantio complains to the Duke about Othello's marriage to Desdemona. After listening to both sides of the story, what is Duke's reply? | He defends Othello because he has to send him to war |
| What is Rodergio's complaint, and what is Iago's reply to it? | Rodergio thinks that he will never get Desdemona and Iago tells him that Desdemona will get tired of Othello and go to Roderigo if he gets more money. |
| Who is Othello? | A famous war general. |
| What is Othello so respected by the Duke? | Because he has proven his trust |
| What warning does Brabantio give to Othello? | She will betray you just like she betrayed me. |
| Othello and Desdemona have just been married. Will they stay together or separate? | Stay together |
| What does Iago say must happen to Desdemona? | She must die |
| Why does Iago "hate the Moor"? | He thinks he slept with his wife |
| How would you grade Iago on racial insesitivity? | He is completely insensitive. He not only lacks racial sensitivity, but sensitivity for all humanity. |
| Where are we as Act 2 begins? | Seaport in Cyprus. |
| What is the situation at sea as Act 2 begins? | Terrible storms are at sea as the Venetian ships arrive. |
| What has happened to the Turkish fleet? | It was separated and completely destroyed by the tempests at sea because they were not bayed and shelters. |
| Which ship from Venice arrives first? | Michael Cassio’s |
| Which ship arrived second? | Iago |
| Why is it surprising that it arrives before Othello's? | Othello’s ship and Cassio’s ship were traveling together but became separated during the storms. |
| What does the discussion between Desdemona and Emilia tell us about their relationship? | Their exchanges reveal a girlish closeness. They are fond of each other. |
| Who is Emilia? | Desdemona's best friend and servant |
| How does Cassio greet Desdemona and Emilia? | Greets the women with great courtesy and he is happy that they have arrived safely. |
| Why does Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio? | Wants Roderigo to engage Cassio into a fight. If Cassio appears to neglect his duties (assigned by Othello) it will contribute to his losing favor in Othello’s eyes. |
| What is the purpose of Iago's plan? | Ultimately, his plan is to topple Othello, by winning Othello’s favor and trust. |
| What evidence is Iago using to rationalize his plan? Is his evidence solid? | Feels cheated by the selection of Cassio as lieutenant. Finds the selection unjustified and incomprehensible. Because he cannot be trusted, Suspects that both Othello and Cassio were lecherous with his wife. Has no solid evidence; it is pure speculation. |
| What keeps Roderigo from seeing the truth instead of Iago's lies? | He is easily manipulated by Iago because of his lovesickness for Desdemona. Iago simply uses Roderigo’s weaknesses against him. He wants to believe Iago’s lies because he desperately wants them to be true. |
| What emotion seems to be governing Iago's thoughts and actions> | Pure and utter jealousy and hated consume Iago’s thoughts. |
| How does Iago see Desdemona? | Sees her simply as a tool to use for Othello’s destruction. Because the Moor loves her, he too, would “love” to use her for Othello’s destruction. |
| Why does Iago want Cassio to drink more wine? | To cloud his judgment; under the influence of alcohol, Cassio, like others, will act rashly. |
| What is the outcome of Cassio's drinking? | Was easily provoked into an argument with Roderigo, and then Montano. Before Othello arrived, Montano was gravely wounded by Cassio. |
| What lie does Iago tell Montano about Cassio? | Tells him that he is an insomniac and an alcoholic |
| Why does Othello strip Cassio of his rank? | Because Othello attacked the governor |
| Why does Iago want Cassio to ask Desdemona for help in restoring Othello's faith in Cassio? | So it seems like Desdemona loves Cassio and keeps talking about him. |
| How does Iago get back in Othello's good graces? | By trying to help Othello find out if Desdemona was cheating on him. |
| What is Rodrigo's complaint, and how does Iago answer it? | That he doesn't have Desdemona yet and Iago tells him to get more money for when Desdemona gets tired of Othello. |
| How does Cassio see Desdemona? | Cassio and Desdemona have been friends for some time. They care deeply for each other, however, not romantically. Cassio, out of friendship for Desdemona, and out of loyalty to Othello, shows deep concern for her safety and well-being. |
| Why does Cassio bring musicians? | To try and make up with Othello |
| What is Othello's response to them? | He is mad |
| What does Emilia tell Cassio that Desdemona is already doing for them? | Tells Cassio that Desdemona is already speaking to Othello on his behalf. Cassio asks Emilia to briefly speak with Desdemona alone. |
| What responses do Iago and Othello have to seeing Cassio leave Desdemona? | Iago sparks Othello’s suspicion of Cassio and his wife being alone together |
| How successfully does Desdemona plead for Cassio? | Pleas on Cassio’s behalf are not successful because Iago has aroused Othello’s suspicions about Desdemona and Cassio’s relationship. She repeatedly asks Othello to reconcile with Cassio to the point of begging which only makes his suspicion grow. |
| What is Othello's response to Desdemona as she leaves? | They just make Othello more paranoid and more delusional. |
| Why doesn't Iago simply tell Othello right away that Desdemona and Cassio are having an affair? | He is not trying to put ideas in his head so it is not his fault. |
| Othello's love for Desdemona is solid as can be seen through line 93 of Act 3, Scene 3. Why does he become a man in "misery" by his next speech (3.3.190)? What has moved him from love to jealousy? | Iago implies that Desdemona is cheating on Othello. |
| How can anyone provide proof of fidelity? | It is difficult to prove while infidelity has hard evidence and is easy to prove. |
| What thing does Emilia find and give to Iago? | Finds Desdemona’s handkerchief (given to her by Othello). The handkerchief has special meaning to both Othello and Desdemona because it once belonged to Othello’s mother. |
| What is Iago's reply when Othello demanded proof of his wife's disloyalty? | He says he saw Cassio with Desdemona's handkerchief |
| What does Othello decide and command at the end of Scene 3? | To get proof that Cassio has the handkerchief |
| How likely is it that Othello will keep an open mind until he has seen real proof? How much have Iago's suggestions about Desdemona's "nature" worked on Othello? | Unlikely because he still believes Iago without proof |
| Is there any chance of his changing his mind or of Desdemona's convincing him of her innocence after this speech? | There is no chance of Othello changing his mind because even Desdemona is trying to explain herself Othello still doesn't listen. |
| What is Emilia's relationship with Iago? Desdemona? | Emilia is Iago's wife that he uses. Emilia is Desdemona's friend and servant |
| What, according to Othello, is the history of the handkerchief (3.4.53-73)? Is Othello telling the truth here? What else might he be doing? | It was made by an Egyptian magician and his mom got it. Then his mom gave it tom him as his last gift from her. He might be trying to make Desdemona feel bad. |
| What does the argument in 3.4.75-95 show about both Othello and Desdemona? | Shows that Desdemona is innocent and Othello is not being himself. |
| What is Emilia's view of men (3.4.99-102)? How justified is she? | She has a cynical view of men. It is compound when she realizes that he used her to get the handkerchief. She feels tht men do not truly love women they only use them and toss them away when they are no longer useful. |
| Who is Bianca? | Cassio’s girlfriend. |
| What is her emotional response? Sound familiar? How does Cassio get the handkerchief? | She mistakenly assumes he got it from a new girlfriend. He assures her that he found it in his room, and only wants to have one like it for her. He then asks her to leave because he is waiting to talk with Othello. |
| Who had the handkerchief at the end of Act 3? Why? | Bianca has the handkerchief at the end of Act III because Cassio gave it to her to hold. |
| What does Iago intend to do with it? | Plans to plant it with Cassio. Emilia is completely unaware of Iago’s devious plan. |
| What does Cassio ask Bianca to do? | Gives her the handkerchief, asks her to hold on to it for him. |
| After Iago lied and told Othello that Cassio confessed going to bed with Desdemona, what advice does he give the overwhelmed Othello? | He said that Cassio was kissing Iago while Cassio was dreaming |
| What happens to Othello in Scene 1? How does Iago respond? | He has an epileptic seizure and Cassio says he has been having them lately |
| How does Iago trick Othello into thinking Cassio is gloating and bragging about his affair with Desdemona? | He talks about Bianca wanting to marry him and he laughed because he felt awkward. |
| Why is Bianca angry with Cassio? | She thinks that he is cheating on her |
| How does Blanca's return with the handkerchief help Iago? | It shows Othello that Cassio and the handkerchief and gave it to Bianca |
| Why does Othello hit Desdemona? | Because he is angry that she "lost" her handkerchief |
| Who is Ludovico, and why has he come to Cyprus? | Lodovico is Desdemona’s cousin. He has arrived from Venice to deliver a message to Othello for his return to Venice. |
| What is Lodovico's reaction to Othello's behavior towards Desdemona? | He is shocked by Othello’s behavior & questions whether he is sane. He is surprised because he had respected Othello as a virtuous and noble man. |
| How does Iago later explain Othello's behavior to Lodovico? | Iago explains his behavior by saying he has changed, and again is reluctant to give his opinion because it is not his “respectful place.” He encourages Lodovico to observe Othello’s behavior and draw his own conclusion. |
| Why does Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona, and what is her reply? | He asks Emilia, who is closest to Desdemona, to find out is she knows anything. Although she can say nothing to convince Othello of Desdemona’s innocence, Emilia passionately defends Desdemona, but cannot convince him. |
| How correctly does Othello identify his weakness in Scene 2? | Othello believes he was a fool to believe Desdemona loved him and was faithful to him. He mistakenly evaluates her character, when in fact, she has been nothing but loyal to him. |
| To whom does Desdemona turn for help after Othello calls her a strumpet (Act IV.ii.p5)? | Desdemona, ironically, turns to Iago for help |
| Why does Iago tell Roderigo to kill Cassio? | Iago has promised Othello that he will kill Cassio. If Iago can get Roderigo to do his dirty work for him, Iago’s hands remain clean and he is innocent of the crime. |
| Why does Roderigo consent to think about it? | Since Othello and Desdemona are fighting, it may be true that her love for the Moor is fading and Roderigo thinks that he may be able to get Desdemona with Cassio out of the picture. |
| If Roderigo kills Iago, what promise has Iago taken care of? | By Roderigo’s killing of Cassio, Iago keeps his promise to Othello. |
| Give Scene 3, between Desdemona and Emilia; is it at all possible that Desdemona could ever be unfaithful to Othello? | She can't even say the word whore and she says she would never cheat on Othello even to help him. |
| What is the effect of the “Willow Song” and the interruptions to it? | That the woman would die after singing it |
| How would Iago gain from Roderigo's death? Cassio's? | Iago gains from Roderigo’s death because he will not have to repay him for all the jewels and money he has taken from in to woo Desdemona, in Roderigo’s name. Cassio death would keep Iago’s promise to Othello |
| What happens when Roderigo attacks Cassio? Who actually wounds Cassio? | Roderigo misses when he attacks Cassio. Iago, from behind, wounds Cassio, and eventually kills Roderigo. |
| What does Othello assume has happened? Is he correct? | Assumes Iago has kept his promise and Cassio is dead. Cassio is seriously wounded, but notdead. |
| After Bianca appears, what new part of his plot does Iago begin in Scene 1, starting at line 107? (p.8) | When Bianca arrives, Iago draws her into suspicion for the attack on Cassio. Because her reputation is in question, it is possible that others would believe she would do such an evil act. |
| Who will get the blame for the attack on Cassio if Iago has his way? | Both, or either, Roderigo and/ or Bianca will be blamed for the attack on Cassio. |
| What justification does Othello try to give for the murder of Desdemona in Scene 2? | Othello justifies the murder of Desdemona by claiming to serve mankind. In the name of justice, she will not be able to ruin other good and noble men. |
| How does Othello kill Desdemona? What interruption occurs while he is doing it? | Smothers Desdemona but is interrupted by Emilia. Emilia goes to Desdemona; but, it is too late she dies. |
| Whom does Desdemona blame for her death? Does Emilia believe Desdemona? | She blames herself for her death; but, Emilia does not believe her. Othello calls her a liar and admits it was he who killed her. When Othello goes on to say that Iago knew of her unfaithfulness all along, Iago’s insidious plot becomes clear to Emilia. |
| How is Desdemona faithful to Othello to the end? | By saying she caused her own death. |
| What happens when Iago tells his wife not to speak and to go home, orders which good Renaissance wives should follow without question? | Iago repeatedly orders Emilia to go home. Out of love for Desdemona, and out of truth, she refuses. Eventually, to quiet her, Iago kills her. |
| What is Emilia’s reaction when Othello tells her that Iago has revealed Desdemona's affair with Cassio to him? | She realizes that Desdemona's death was partly her fault for giving Cassio the handkerchief |
| What is Othello finally beginning to realize at 5. 2.205? What has happened to Desdemona’s father? | To realize he has been deceived and has made a grave mistake. Desdemona’s father has died. |
| Why does Othello attack Iago? | He is furious wit him for having him kill his wife |
| What is Othello’s reaction to having his sword taken away? | When Othello’s first sword is taken, he claims to have another in the chamber. He uses the second sword to attack Iago. |
| How does Othello use the second sword his finds in the room? | To attack Iago. |
| How do Roderigo’s pockets conveniently help to clarify much of what has happened? | They find letters in his pocket that act as his confession |
| What happens to Othello, Iago and Cassio in the end? | Othello kills himself, Iago will be tortured for the rest of his life, and Cassio will be the governor of Cyprus and gets to torture Iago. |
| Who gets Othello’s estate? Why? | Gratiano, Desdemona’s uncle, gets Othello’s estate as restitution for Desdemona’s death caused by the Moor. |
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