Othello (#1)

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Question	Answer
Who is Desdemona's father?	Brabantio
Which character recruits Iago to woo Desdemona for himself?	Roderigo
Who does Othello allow to bring Desdemona to Cyprus?	Iago
What event delays Othello's arrival on Cyprus?	A Storm
How does Cassio feel about Desdemona?	She is a good, honorable woman
Why does Cassio become Othello's lieutenant?	Because Cassio is the opposite of Othello
What is Iago's views of women?	They are needy, dependent, and nagging
What is Othello NOT insecure about?	His position and rank
What does Iago NOT cite as a motive for his revenge?	Desdemona's rejection of him
How does Iago get Cassio to quarrel with Roderigo?	He gets Cassio drunk
What is Iago's desired outcome of Cassio and Roderigo's first fight?	Cassio is demoted
How does Iago propose that Cassio will regain his reputation?	He will get Desdemona to plead with Othello

Question	Answer
What does Iago recognize as Cassio's main flaw?	His inability to hold his liquor
Why does Desdemona decide to advocate for Cassio?	Because he is a good man
Who takes Desdemona's handkerchief?	Emilia
What, to Othello, does the handkerchief symbolise?	Desdemona's love
How does Iago use the handkerchief to condemn Desdemona?	He tells Othello that she gave it to Cassio
How does Iago describe jealousy?	"the green-eyed monster"
What crime does Brabantio charge Othello with before the Venetian counsel?	Bewitching his daughter
Who is the ruling figure of Cyprus, and what is his title?	Montano, Governor
What is Desdemona's reaction when Othello tells Desdemona of the great significance of the handkerchief?	She says she wishes she had never seen it
In Act III, why does Emilia believe Othello is acting strangely?	Because of jealousy of Desdemona
What does Cassio do with Desdemona's handkerchief?	He gives it to Bianca to copy
What, does Othello say, was used to dye the handkerchief?	Blood from virgins' hearts

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