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Why does Roderigo argue with Iago?

Because Iago is not serving Othello faithfully

Because Iago is not helping him to win Desdemona's hand in marriage (correct)

Because Iago is not supporting his plan to spoil Othello's marriage

Because Iago is not paying him enough

What is the reason for Iago's hatred towards Othello?

Othello's mistreatment of soldiers

Othello's promotion of Michael Cassio to the post of lieutenant (correct)

Othello's marriage to Desdemona

Othello's failure to promote him

What does Iago advise Roderigo to do?

To spoil some of Othello's pleasure in his marriage by rousing Desdemona's family against the general (correct)

To confront Othello directly

To try to win Desdemona's hand in marriage

To help Iago in his plan to promote himself

What does Brabantio initially think when Roderigo and Iago cry out that he has been robbed by 'thieves'?

That Roderigo is trying to see Desdemona Signup and view all the answers

What does Iago say to Brabantio to provoke him?

That Othello and Desdemona are having sex Signup and view all the answers

What is the position that Iago feels he should have gotten?

The position of lieutenant Signup and view all the answers

What is Brabanzio's main concern after learning that his daughter has left him?

That his daughter has been stolen from him by magic charms Signup and view all the answers

Why does Iago leave Roderigo alone and attend on Othello?

Because he sees the success of his plan Signup and view all the answers

What message do Cassio and the officers from the Venetian court bring to Othello?

That the duke of Venice wants to meet with him Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Iago's description of Othello to Brabanzio?

To make Brabanzio fearful of Othello's supposed barbarous nature Signup and view all the answers

How does Othello handle the confrontation between his followers and Brabanzio's men?

By calmly telling both sides to put up their swords Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Iago's portrayal of Othello on the audience?

The audience is skeptical of Iago's portrayal of Othello Signup and view all the answers