Othello Play Summary Quiz

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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?

Ensign

Duke

General

Lieutenant (correct)

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?

To find Othello Signup and view all the answers

What does Brabantio accuse Othello of doing?

Stealing his daughter by witchcraft Signup and view all the answers

How do the Duke and the senate react to Brabantio's accusations?

They are very sympathetic toward Othello Signup and view all the answers

Why does Desdemona initially claim she has committed suicide before she dies?

To hide the truth about her murder Signup and view all the answers

What prompts Othello to try to kill Iago?

Emilia's revelation about the handkerchief Signup and view all the answers

Who ultimately captures Iago after he kills Emilia?

Lodovico Signup and view all the answers

What is Othello's fate at the end of the play?

He kills himself with a sword Signup and view all the answers

Why does Emilia reveal Iago's treachery to Othello?

Out of loyalty to Desdemona Signup and view all the answers

What is the significant role of the handkerchief in the play?

It symbolizes fidelity and loyalty Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Iago give Roderigo for Desdemona potentially seeking sexual satisfaction elsewhere?

To make Othello jealous Signup and view all the answers

Which character is stripped of his rank of lieutenant by Othello?

Cassio Signup and view all the answers

What is Iago's ultimate plan to ruin Othello?

To frame Cassio and Desdemona as lovers Signup and view all the answers

What event leads to Cassio's outburst and subsequent stripping of his rank?

A fight provoked by Roderigo Signup and view all the answers

How does Iago manipulate Cassio into believing he can regain Othello's favor?

By arranging a secret meeting with Desdemona Signup and view all the answers

Why does Cassio send musicians to play beneath Othello's window?

To distract Othello while he talks to Desdemona Signup and view all the answers

What does Iago suggest when he tells Cassio he will get Othello out of the way?

'Accidentally' interrupt their conversation Signup and view all the answers

What is Iago's motive behind framing Cassio and Desdemona as lovers?

To make Othello question his marriage Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

How does Desdemona react to Cassio's request for reconciliation?

She agrees readily and promises to intervene. Signup and view all the answers

What is Iago's main goal regarding Othello and Cassio?

To make Othello believe that Cassio is involved in an affair with Desdemona. Signup and view all the answers

What leads to Othello's conviction that his wife is unfaithful?

Desdemona's entreaties to reinstate Cassio. Signup and view all the answers

What item becomes a pivotal piece of 'evidence' in the accusation against Desdemona?

Desdemona's handkerchief. Signup and view all the answers

What does Iago instruct Roderigo to do in order to prevent Desdemona and Othello from leaving?

Assassinate Cassio. Signup and view all the answers

How does Iago manipulate Cassio into confirming Othello's suspicions?

By making Cassio laugh about Bianca and incriminate himself inadvertently. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Roderigo attempts to ambush Cassio?

Roderigo kills Cassio. Signup and view all the answers

What is Roderigo’s fate as Iago's plan unfolds?

Murdered by Iago under the guise of protecting Cassio. Signup and view all the answers

'Ocular proof' requested by Othello refers to ________.

'Evidence seen with the naked eye.' Signup and view all the answers

'Bianca herself then enters with Desdemona’s handkerchief,' reveals that _________.

'Bianca was romantically involved with Cassio.' Signup and view all the answers

What drives Othello into a further rage during his conversation with Desdemona that evening?

Desdemona’s persistence in advocating for Cassio’s reinstatement. Signup and view all the answers