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Why has Roderigo been paying Iago?
Why has Roderigo been paying Iago?
- To help him plan a Turkish invasion
- To help him become a lieutenant
- To help him gain favor with the Duke
- To help him win Desdemona's hand in marriage (correct)
What position was Iago passed over for in favor of Cassio?
What position was Iago passed over for in favor of Cassio?
- Ensign
- Duke
- General
- Lieutenant (correct)
How does Iago feel about Othello?
How does Iago feel about Othello?
- He is indifferent towards him
- He admires him greatly
- He is jealous of him
- He hates him (correct)
Why does Brabantio gather some officers?
Why does Brabantio gather some officers?
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of doing?
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of doing?
How do the Duke and the senate react to Brabantio's accusations?
How do the Duke and the senate react to Brabantio's accusations?
Why does Desdemona initially claim she has committed suicide before she dies?
Why does Desdemona initially claim she has committed suicide before she dies?
What prompts Othello to try to kill Iago?
What prompts Othello to try to kill Iago?
Who ultimately captures Iago after he kills Emilia?
Who ultimately captures Iago after he kills Emilia?
What is Othello's fate at the end of the play?
What is Othello's fate at the end of the play?
Why does Emilia reveal Iago's treachery to Othello?
Why does Emilia reveal Iago's treachery to Othello?
What is the significant role of the handkerchief in the play?
What is the significant role of the handkerchief in the play?
What reason does Iago give Roderigo for Desdemona potentially seeking sexual satisfaction elsewhere?
What reason does Iago give Roderigo for Desdemona potentially seeking sexual satisfaction elsewhere?
Which character is stripped of his rank of lieutenant by Othello?
Which character is stripped of his rank of lieutenant by Othello?
What is Iago's ultimate plan to ruin Othello?
What is Iago's ultimate plan to ruin Othello?
What event leads to Cassio's outburst and subsequent stripping of his rank?
What event leads to Cassio's outburst and subsequent stripping of his rank?
How does Iago manipulate Cassio into believing he can regain Othello's favor?
How does Iago manipulate Cassio into believing he can regain Othello's favor?
Why does Cassio send musicians to play beneath Othello's window?
Why does Cassio send musicians to play beneath Othello's window?
What does Iago suggest when he tells Cassio he will get Othello out of the way?
What does Iago suggest when he tells Cassio he will get Othello out of the way?
What is Iago's motive behind framing Cassio and Desdemona as lovers?
What is Iago's motive behind framing Cassio and Desdemona as lovers?
Why does Iago warn Roderigo to start a fight with Cassio at the evening’s revels?
Why does Iago warn Roderigo to start a fight with Cassio at the evening’s revels?
How does Desdemona react to Cassio's request for reconciliation?
How does Desdemona react to Cassio's request for reconciliation?
What is Iago's main goal regarding Othello and Cassio?
What is Iago's main goal regarding Othello and Cassio?
What leads to Othello's conviction that his wife is unfaithful?
What leads to Othello's conviction that his wife is unfaithful?
What item becomes a pivotal piece of 'evidence' in the accusation against Desdemona?
What item becomes a pivotal piece of 'evidence' in the accusation against 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 manipulate Cassio into confirming Othello's suspicions?
How does Iago manipulate Cassio into confirming Othello's suspicions?
What happens when Roderigo attempts to ambush Cassio?
What happens when Roderigo attempts to ambush Cassio?
What is Roderigo’s fate as Iago's plan unfolds?
What is Roderigo’s fate as Iago's plan unfolds?
'Ocular proof' requested by Othello refers to ________.
'Ocular proof' requested by Othello refers to ________.
'Bianca herself then enters with Desdemona’s handkerchief,' reveals that _________.
'Bianca herself then enters with Desdemona’s handkerchief,' reveals that _________.
What drives Othello into a further rage during his conversation with Desdemona that evening?
What drives Othello into a further rage during his conversation with Desdemona that evening?
