Understanding Characters and Themes in Othello

Desdemona is distressed over losing a handkerchief, a gift from Othello with significant sentimental value. Othello becomes suspicious and demands its return, while Desdemona tries to advocate for Cassio. Emilia offers insights into jealousy, and Cassio interacts with Bianca, who suspects infidelity.

What does Desdemona fear losing the handkerchief might cause?

• A loss of friendship

• A curse

• A loss of wealth

• Suspicion from her husband

What does Emilia think about Othello's jealousy?

• He is very jealous

• He is not jealous at all

• He is sometimes jealous

• He is jealous only of Cassio

What does Othello say about Desdemona's hand?

• It is small and delicate

• It is old and wrinkled

• It is hot and moist

• It is cold and dry

What does Desdemona request from Othello?

• To call Cassio to him

• To buy her a gift

• To give her a new handkerchief

• To take her on a trip

What does Othello ask Desdemona about the handkerchief?

• If she has given it to someone

• If she has lost it

• If she has sold it

• If she has hidden it

Who gave the handkerchief to Othello's mother?

• A Roman soldier

• A Venetian merchant

• A Greek philosopher

• An Egyptian woman

What does Desdemona wish regarding the handkerchief?

• That she had never seen it

• That she had more of them

• That it was more beautiful

• That it was less valuable

What is Othello's reaction to the missing handkerchief?

• He is relieved

• He is agitated

• He is amused

• He is indifferent

What does Emilia say about knowing a man?

• It takes a few months

• It takes a few weeks

• It takes more than a year or two

• It takes a lifetime

What does Iago suggest Cassio should do?

• Confront Othello

• Plead with Desdemona

• Leave Cyprus

• Apologize to Bianca