Othello Act 1

Front

Who is the leader of the Venetian Army?

Back

Othello

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Who gets woken up from a deep sleep to be told his daughter has been stolen?

Back

Brabantio

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Who gets married in secret?

Back

Othello & Desdemona

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Why does Iago hate Othello?

Back

He passed him over for promotion and he thinks Othello slept with his wife.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Who said, "...I say, put money in thy purse. It cannot be that Desdemona should long continue her love to the Moor..."

Back

Iago

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of Othello's marriage to Desdemona?

Back

It represents the theme of love versus societal expectations.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role does Iago play in Othello's life?

Back

Iago is Othello's ensign and manipulates events to bring about Othello's downfall.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is Brabantio's reaction to Desdemona's marriage?

Back

He feels betrayed and accuses Othello of using witchcraft.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does Iago mean by 'put money in thy purse'?

Back

He advises Roderigo to accumulate wealth to win Desdemona's love.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

How does Othello's race impact his relationship with Desdemona?

Back

It creates tension and prejudice from other characters, particularly Brabantio.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3