Othello
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Othello
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Introduction
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Plot Summary
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Act 1, scene 1
Act 1, scene 2
Act 1, scene 3
Act 2, scene 1
Act 2, scene 2
Act 2, scene 3
Act 3, scene 1
Act 3, scene 2
Act 3, scene 3
Act 3, scene 4
Act 4, scene 1
Act 4, scene 2
Act 4, scene 3
Act 5, scene 1
Act 5, scene 2
Themes
All Themes
Prejudice
Appearance vs. Reality
Jealousy
Manhood and Honor
Womanhood and Sexuality
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Othello
Iago
Desdemona
Michael Cassio
Brabantio
Emilia
Duke of Venice
Symbols
All Symbols
The Handkerchief
Animals
Lit Devices
All Literary Devices
Alliteration
Allusions
Dramatic Irony
Ethos
Foil
Foreshadowing
Genre
Hyperbole
Irony
Logos
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Oxymorons
Paradox
Pathos
Personification
Setting
Similes
Situational Irony
Soliloquy
Style
Tone
Unreliable Narrator
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Which of the following is significant regarding the fact that Othello and Desdemona wait until marriage to consummate their relationship?
1 of 14
It suggests that their relationship is not actually founded on love or mutual respect
It contrasts with the graphic ways other characters imagined their relationship
It shows another way that their relationship does not mirror the expectations of Venetian society
All of the above
What does Iago imply about Desdemona when he praises her beauty in front of Cassio?
2 of 14
That she is innocent and pure
That she is an ideal wife for Othello
That she is of high social status
That she might be a seductress
How does Cassio initially react to Iago's attempt to make him drink alcohol?
3 of 14
He declines because he has no tolerance for alcohol
He accepts after Iago jokingly mocks his manhood
He agrees to drink but only in a toast to Othello
He drinks but then spits it out when Iago isn't looking
What can be said about Iago's frequent asides to the audience outlining his plans?
4 of 14
He places himself in the role of director of the other character's actions
He creates more and more dramatic irony in the play
He implicates the audience in his schemes and gets it on his side
All of the above
Why does Cassio say, after returning with the revelers, that he is not drunk when in fact he obviously is?
5 of 14
He prizes his sense of humor and thinks it is funny to claim not to be drunk when he clearly is
He doesn't trust the revelers and is worried they will take advantage of him if they realize
He doesn't want to offend Iago because earlier he had refused when Iago offered him a drink
He is trying to maintain his honor by hiding from the fact that he is not following Othello's orders
What does Iago tell Montano about Cassio?
6 of 14
That Cassio only follows orders when his superiors are around
That Cassio is a good soldier with a drinking problem
That Cassio is in love with Desdemona
That Cassio is planning to betray Othello
What is the result of Iago's manipulation of all of the other characters during the celebration?
7 of 14
The characters act chaotically and Iago takes advantage
The characters do exactly what Iago wants them to
The characters become suspicious of Iago's motives.
All of the above
What does Iago's claim of not knowing what happened during the fight make him appear to be doing?
8 of 14
Attempting to deceive Othello
Avoiding responsibility for the situation
Loyally protecting Cassio
Concealing his own involvement in the fight
After Montano says Iago does know the entire story, how does Iago present his account of the fight to Othello?
9 of 14
As an unbiased witness who will always privilege the truth
As a reluctant truth-teller who doesn't want to harm Cassio
As someone eager to finally reveal Cassio's flaws
As someone who feels personally betrayed by Cassio's actions
After Cassio has been demoted, what does Desdemona's quick arrival and then exit with Othello demonstrate?
10 of 14
Desdemona's continued obedience to Othello
Desdemona's secret feelings for Cassio
Desdemona's disapproval of Cassio's actions
Desdemona's desire to take charge of the situation
What does Cassio most care about having lost after the fight?
11 of 14
His position as Othello's lieutenant
His friendship with Othello
His reputation and honor
His chance to prove his loyalty
In his soliloquy about his advice to Cassio to seek Desdemona's help to regain his former position, what does Iago suggest about good actions?
12 of 14
Good actions always lead to good outcomes
Good actions seldom naturally work out as planned
Good actions can be manipulated to produce bad effects
Good actions motivated by selfish desires usually go awry
Why is Roderigo angry after the celebration when he confronts Iago?
13 of 14
He has been injured by Cassio
He has given Iago most of his money
He has still not won Desdemona
All of the above
What is Iago's plan that he shares with the audience after Roderigo exits?
14 of 14
To spread rumors about Desdemona and Cassio that he is sure Othello will eventually hear
To convince Emilia to betray a secret of Desdemona's that he will then use against her
To provoke a fight between Othello and Cassio based on a misunderstanding
To set up a private meeting between Cassio and Desdemona and have Othello observe it
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