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Who is Desdemona's father?
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Brabantio
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Which character recruits Iago to woo Desdemona for himself?
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Roderigo
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Who does Othello allow to bring Desdemona to Cyprus?
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Iago
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What event delays Othello's arrival on Cyprus?
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A Storm
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How does Cassio feel about Desdemona?
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She is a good, honorable woman
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Why does Cassio become Othello's lieutenant?
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Because Cassio is the opposite of Othello
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What is Iago's views of women?
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They are needy, dependent, and nagging
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What is Othello NOT insecure about?
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His position and rank
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What does Iago NOT cite as a motive for his revenge?
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Desdemona's rejection of him
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How does Iago get Cassio to quarrel with Roderigo?
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He gets Cassio drunk
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What is Iago's desired outcome of Cassio and Roderigo's first fight?
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Cassio is demoted
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How does Iago propose that Cassio will regain his reputation?
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He will get Desdemona to plead with Othello
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What does Iago recognize as Cassio's main flaw?
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His inability to hold his liquor
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Why does Desdemona decide to advocate for Cassio?
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Because he is a good man
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Who takes Desdemona's handkerchief?
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Emilia
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What, to Othello, does the handkerchief symbolise?
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Desdemona's love
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How does Iago use the handkerchief to condemn Desdemona?
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He tells Othello that she gave it to Cassio
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How does Iago describe jealousy?
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"the green-eyed monster"
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What crime does Brabantio charge Othello with before the Venetian counsel?
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Bewitching his daughter
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Who is the ruling figure of Cyprus, and what is his title?
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Montano, Governor
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What is Desdemona's reaction when Othello tells Desdemona of the great significance of the handkerchief?
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She says she wishes she had never seen it
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In Act III, why does Emilia believe Othello is acting strangely?
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Because of jealousy of Desdemona
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What does Cassio do with Desdemona's handkerchief?
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He gives it to Bianca to copy
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What, does Othello say, was used to dye the handkerchief?
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Blood from virgins' hearts
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