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Who is the character responsible for smothering Desdemona in the text?
Who is the character responsible for smothering Desdemona in the text?
- Montano
- Iago
- Othello (correct)
- Emilia
What is Desdemona's final claim before she dies?
What is Desdemona's final claim before she dies?
- She is innocent
- She has committed suicide (correct)
- She is guilty of infidelity
- She has been murdered
Who kills Emilia in the text?
Who kills Emilia in the text?
- Lodovico
- Iago (correct)
- Othello
- Montano
What evidence does Othello initially cite to support his actions?
What evidence does Othello initially cite to support his actions?
How does Othello meet his end in the play?
How does Othello meet his end in the play?
Who ends up capturing and holding Iago captive at the end of the play?
Who ends up capturing and holding Iago captive at the end of the play?
Who does Roderigo pay to help him win Desdemona's hand in marriage?
Who does Roderigo pay to help him win Desdemona's hand in marriage?
What reason does Iago give for hating Othello?
What reason does Iago give for hating Othello?
What urgent message does Cassio bring to Othello at his lodgings?
What urgent message does Cassio bring to Othello at his lodgings?
Why does Brabanzio accuse Othello of stealing his daughter?
Why does Brabanzio accuse Othello of stealing his daughter?
What is the outcome when Brabanzio accuses Othello before the duke and senate?
What is the outcome when Brabanzio accuses Othello before the duke and senate?
Who cries out to Brabantio that his daughter Desdemona has been married to Othello?
Who cries out to Brabantio that his daughter Desdemona has been married to Othello?
Why does Othello become upset and moody after talking to Iago?
Why does Othello become upset and moody after talking to Iago?
What does Iago do with the handkerchief that Desdemona gives to Othello?
What does Iago do with the handkerchief that Desdemona gives to Othello?
Why does Othello demand 'ocular proof' of Desdemona's infidelity?
Why does Othello demand 'ocular proof' of Desdemona's infidelity?
How does Iago manipulate Othello into further jealousy regarding the handkerchief?
How does Iago manipulate Othello into further jealousy regarding the handkerchief?
What event leads Othello to strike Desdemona?
What event leads Othello to strike Desdemona?
What does Iago instruct Roderigo to do in order to prevent Desdemona and Othello from leaving?
What does Iago instruct Roderigo to do in order to prevent Desdemona and Othello from leaving?
How does Iago deceive Cassio during their conversation, leading to further complications?
How does Iago deceive Cassio during their conversation, leading to further complications?
What is Emilia's role in Iago's plan regarding the handkerchief?
What is Emilia's role in Iago's plan regarding the handkerchief?
What drives Othello into a further rage, leading him to storm out after talking to Desdemona?
What drives Othello into a further rage, leading him to storm out after talking to Desdemona?
How does Iago manipulate Roderigo into attempting to kill Cassio?
How does Iago manipulate Roderigo into attempting to kill Cassio?
What is the main reason the duke sends Othello to Cyprus?
What is the main reason the duke sends Othello to Cyprus?
What is Iago's initial plan to create trouble for Cassio?
What is Iago's initial plan to create trouble for Cassio?
Why does Iago target Cassio in his plan to ruin Othello?
Why does Iago target Cassio in his plan to ruin Othello?
What is the immediate consequence of Cassio stabbing Governor Montano?
What is the immediate consequence of Cassio stabbing Governor Montano?
How does Iago advise Roderigo to disrupt Othello's marriage?
How does Iago advise Roderigo to disrupt Othello's marriage?
What is Iago's ultimate goal in his plan involving Cassio and Desdemona?
What is Iago's ultimate goal in his plan involving Cassio and Desdemona?
Why does Othello strip Cassio of his rank?
Why does Othello strip Cassio of his rank?
How does Iago deceive Othello about Desdemona and Cassio?
How does Iago deceive Othello about Desdemona and Cassio?
Study Notes
Othello Summary
Characters and Their Actions
- Othello smothers Desdemona to death.
- Emilia is killed by Iago.
- Iago is captured and held captive by Lodovico at the end of the play.
Othello's Demise
- Othello meets his end by stabbing himself in the play.
Iago's Motivations
- Iago hates Othello because he promoted Cassio to the position of lieutenant over him.
- Iago gives Roderigo false hope of winning Desdemona's hand in marriage and accepts payment from him.
Key Events
- Cassio brings an urgent message to Othello at his lodgings about the Turks' arrival.
- Brabanzio accuses Othello of stealing his daughter Desdemona using witchcraft.
- The outcome of Brabanzio's accusation before the duke and senate is that Othello is allowed to keep Desdemona as his wife.
- Iago manipulates Othello into further jealousy regarding the handkerchief by telling him that it was seen in Cassio's possession.
Handkerchief and Jealousy
- Othello demands 'ocular proof' of Desdemona's infidelity.
- Iago deceitfully plants the handkerchief in Cassio's room to fuel Othello's jealousy.
- Desdemona's giving of the handkerchief to Othello leads to Othello's upset and moody behavior.
Iago's Deception
- Iago instructs Roderigo to prevent Desdemona and Othello from leaving Cypress.
- Iago deceives Cassio during their conversation, leading to further complications.
- Emilia plays a role in Iago's plan regarding the handkerchief.
- Iago manipulates Roderigo into attempting to kill Cassio.
Cyprus and the Duke
- The duke sends Othello to Cyprus to defend against the Turks.
- Iago's initial plan is to create trouble for Cassio by getting him drunk and then causing a scene.
- Iago targets Cassio because he believes Cassio is having an affair with his wife Emilia.
- The immediate consequence of Cassio stabbing Governor Montano is that Cassio is stripped of his rank.
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Test your knowledge on the key events and characters in the play Othello by Shakespeare. From an argument on a street in Venice to the complex relationships between Roderigo, Iago, Desdemona, and Othello, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the plot.
