3/6/24 Othello_Summary

Who is Othello?

• A friend of Othello in the army

• A Venetian aristocrat

• A Moor from northern Africa and a military commander

• A rich Venetian in love with Desdemona

Why is Iago angry with Othello?

• Because he was passed over for a promotion in favor of Cassio

• Because Othello has accused him of theft

• Because he thinks Othello has slept with his wife

• Because Othello married Desdemona

What does Brabanchio decide to do when he finds out about his daughter's marriage?

• Challenge Othello to a duel

• Disown Desdemona

• Congratulate Othello

• Have Othello jailed for stealing her away

What is the reason for Othello being summoned by the Duke of Venice?

• To celebrate his promotion over Cassio

• To be reprimanded for eloping with Desdemona

• To discuss his marriage with Desdemona

• To advise him on a military matter concerning Cyprus

What does Iago think of Othello's relationship with his wife Emilia?

• He suspects Othello may have slept with her

• He is indifferent

• He believes they are just friends

• He thinks Emilia is in love with Othello

How does Iago plan to ruin Othello?

• By getting Othello demoted

• By killing Desdemona

• By convincing Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful

• By stealing his money

What does Iago suggest Cassio do to get back into Othello's good books?

• Challenge Iago to a duel

• Apologize directly to Othello

• Leave Venice

• Ask Desdemona to speak to Othello on his behalf

What item does Desdemona lose that Iago uses to convince Othello of her infidelity?

• A letter

• A strawberry embroidered handkerchief

• A ring

• A portrait of Othello

What does Othello do after realizing he has been manipulated by Iago?

• He forgives Iago

• He kills Iago

• He commits suicide

• He leaves Venice forever

Who kills Emilia?

• Othello

• Cassio

• Brabanchio

• Iago