32 Questions
Why has Roderigo been paying Iago?
To help him win Desdemona's hand in marriage
What position was Iago passed over for in favor of Cassio?
Lieutenant
How does Iago feel about Othello?
He hates him
Why does Brabantio gather some officers?
To find Othello
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of doing?
Stealing his daughter by witchcraft
How do the Duke and the senate react to Brabantio's accusations?
They are very sympathetic toward Othello
Why does Desdemona initially claim she has committed suicide before she dies?
To hide the truth about her murder
What prompts Othello to try to kill Iago?
Emilia's revelation about the handkerchief
Who ultimately captures Iago after he kills Emilia?
Lodovico
What is Othello's fate at the end of the play?
He kills himself with a sword
Why does Emilia reveal Iago's treachery to Othello?
Out of loyalty to Desdemona
What is the significant role of the handkerchief in the play?
It symbolizes fidelity and loyalty
What reason does Iago give Roderigo for Desdemona potentially seeking sexual satisfaction elsewhere?
To make Othello jealous
Which character is stripped of his rank of lieutenant by Othello?
Cassio
What is Iago's ultimate plan to ruin Othello?
To frame Cassio and Desdemona as lovers
What event leads to Cassio's outburst and subsequent stripping of his rank?
A fight provoked by Roderigo
How does Iago manipulate Cassio into believing he can regain Othello's favor?
By arranging a secret meeting with Desdemona
Why does Cassio send musicians to play beneath Othello's window?
To distract Othello while he talks to Desdemona
What does Iago suggest when he tells Cassio he will get Othello out of the way?
'Accidentally' interrupt their conversation
What is Iago's motive behind framing Cassio and Desdemona as lovers?
To make Othello question his marriage
Why does Iago warn Roderigo to start a fight with Cassio at the evening’s revels?
To disgrace Cassio in front of the Cypriot elite.
How does Desdemona react to Cassio's request for reconciliation?
She agrees readily and promises to intervene.
What is Iago's main goal regarding Othello and Cassio?
To make Othello believe that Cassio is involved in an affair with Desdemona.
What leads to Othello's conviction that his wife is unfaithful?
Desdemona's entreaties to reinstate Cassio.
What item becomes a pivotal piece of 'evidence' in the accusation against Desdemona?
Desdemona's handkerchief.
What does Iago instruct Roderigo to do in order to prevent Desdemona and Othello from leaving?
Assassinate Cassio.
How does Iago manipulate Cassio into confirming Othello's suspicions?
By making Cassio laugh about Bianca and incriminate himself inadvertently.
What happens when Roderigo attempts to ambush Cassio?
Roderigo kills Cassio.
What is Roderigo’s fate as Iago's plan unfolds?
Murdered by Iago under the guise of protecting Cassio.
'Ocular proof' requested by Othello refers to ________.
'Evidence seen with the naked eye.'
'Bianca herself then enters with Desdemona’s handkerchief,' reveals that _________.
'Bianca was romantically involved with Cassio.'
What drives Othello into a further rage during his conversation with Desdemona that evening?
Desdemona’s persistence in advocating for Cassio’s reinstatement.
Test your knowledge on the play 'Othello' by William Shakespeare with questions based on the summary provided, starting from the street argument between Roderigo and Iago. See if you can remember the key events and characters in the play.
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