Othello Act I-II

Why does Iago hate Othello? (PICK 2)

• There is a rumor Othello slept with Emilia.

• He picked Cassio to be his lieutenant.

• Cause he's black.

• Iago is in love with Desdemona.

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What is Brabantio's response when Roderigo reveals himself outside the house in Act I?

• I told you not to come around here! My daughter will never marry you!

• It's late Roderigo, Desdemona is asleep in bed.

• He already knew what Roderigo was going to say.

• He sent for the duke and his guards to arrest Roderigo.

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Why is Roderigo willing to do what Iago says?

• He is secretly in love with Iago and would do anything for him.

• He feels betrayed by Othello because he picked Cassio to be his second in command.

• He wants Desdemona, no matter the cost.

• He wants to help Iago because he feels Iago was wronged.

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Why is Cassio going to talk to Desdemona?

• He wants Desdemona to put a good word in for him with Emilia so she'll leave Iago for him.

• He is in love with her.

• He hopes she can help him get his job back.

• He is trying to convince her to dump Othello for his friend Roderigo.

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In Act I scene i, why does Iago leave Roderigo at Brabantio's house after they wake him up?

• Iago is a wanted man and would be arrested.

• It would look bad if he was seen with Roderigo since he is supposed to be loyal to Othello.

• Iago is late and needs to report to Othello.

• Iago decides to go ahead to try and stop Othello and Desdemona from marrying.

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At the end of Act I, what does Iago tell Roderigo to do?

• Follow them to Cyprus and kidnap Desdemona.

• Sell all of his land and put together a lot of money.

• Follow Othello to Cyprus and kill him, making it look like the Turks did it to start a war.

• Find another woman.

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Why did Iago get Cassio drunk and have roderigo attack him?

• He wanted to get Cassio drunk so they could plant him in Desdemona's bed-- making it look like he slept with Desdemona. He didn't intend for Roderigo to fight him.

• He wanted Roderigo to kill him, but Roderigo fails to do so.

• To make him look like a drunk and get him fired.

• He hoped Cassio would kill Roderigo so he wouldn't have to put up with his whining anymore.

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Who is Bianca?

• Cassio's wife

• Cassio's side-chick said to be a prostitute.

• Iago's wife.

• Othello's little sister.

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Who is Roderigo?

• Othello's lieutenant.

• Iago's best friend

• a jealous former suitor of Desdemona who never got her father's approval.

• The man Brabantio intended Desdemona to marry.

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Who is Emilia?

• Desdemona's sister.

• Othello's wife.

• Cassio's side-chick/a prostitute.

• Iago's wife.

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