| Why does Iago hate Cassio and Othello? | Iago hates Othello and Cassio because, Iago wanted to be second in command but Othello gave it to Cassio, even though he has not seen battle |
| Who are the two types of knaves Iago described? | – loyal then get fired- selfish then ends up stealing from the master |
| Why s Brabantio angry at Desdemona? What does this reveal about women’s position in Elizabethan Society? | Because she was not loyal and respectful to her father and his wishes; she marries Othello. This shows women have no say in their own life, they must do what they are told to do. |
| What does Brabantio insist must happened to Desdemona for her to love Othello? | A witch must have casted a spell on her or something |
| Why is Othello not afraid of Brabantio and his wrath? Why is he confident? | Because he knows he is a good enough of Brabantio’s daughter. He is confident because he is in good standing with everyone except a few people |
| Explain this quote, “For is such actions may have passage free, Bond-slave and pagan shall our statesmen be.” Who says it and what is the context? | Brabantio says this and it means that if Othello gets away with this then society is doomed |
| How did Othello and Desdemona fall in love? | Storytelling |
| How did the war end? | The Turks drowned at Sea |
| What are Iago’s views towards woman? Give can specific example. | He thinks women are just to bear children |
| What is Iago’s plan to ruin Othello and Desmonda’s relationship? | To make it seem like Cassio and Desmonda have something going on even though they do not |
| Why does Iago try to get Cassio drunk? | To pick a fight with Roderigo, making him lose his position |
| What is the most important thing to Cassio? The most important part of himself? | Reputation |
| What is Desdemona’s role in Cassio regaining his military position? How can she help him? | Showing he is worthy; Yes, Othello can not say no to her |
| Yeah those also known as_______Iago | Honest |
| (Identify the speaker and context) “Thus do I ever make my fool my purse; For I mine own gain’d knowledge should profane, If I would time expend with such a snipe But for my sport and profit. I hate the Moor; And it is thought abroad that twixt my sheets He has done my office. I know not if’t be true; but I for mere suspicion in that kind will do as if for surety | Iago; he hates the Moor, he will make it seem like he is to have sex even if it is not true |
| (Identify the speaker and context) “Sir, he is rash and sudden in choler and haply may stile at you. Provoke him, that he may; for even out of that well I cause these cyprus to mutiny, whose qualification shall come into no true taste again but by the displanting of Cassio | Iago to Rodrigo; Cassio is rash in the slight danger to Cyprus: he will be demoted |
Othello: Act 1-2 quiz
July 4, 2019