where does scene 1 take place? | sea-port in Cyprus |
What news does the Third Gentlemen bring to Montano? | the storm had destroyed the Turkish ships, and the war is over. |
Who arrives before Othello? | Cassio, Desdemona, and Iago |
Describe Cassio’s opinion of Desdemona and Othello. | he approves of their marriage. |
What complaint does Iago have about his wife, Emilia? | she talks to much |
What do Iago, Emilia, Cassio, and Desdemona discuss while they wait on Othello’s arrival? | how women are deceptive and critical, no matter how attractive they are |
Who does Iago say Desdemona has already fallen in love with to Roderigo? | Cassio |
What plan does Iago lay out for Roderigo? | try to publicly anger Cassio so that he tries to hit Roderigo so his good reputation will be ruined |
What news does the Herald bring to the soldiers at Cyprus? | Othello is having a feast to celebrate the victory over the Turks and his nuptials |
Where does scene 3 take place? | outside the castle in Cyprus |
What is Cassio’s first name? | Michael |
What job has Othello given to Cassio for the night? | watch over the drunken guards and keep watch |
What have Othello and Desdemona not done regarding their marriage? | consummated it |
What does Iago try to pressure Cassio into doing?Why? | drinking more wine he wants him to get drunk so he is easily angered |
What does Iago say about Englishmen? | they are expert drinkers |
What does Iago lie to Montano about that has him worried? | he tells Montano that Cassio is alcoholic |
Why do Cassio and Montano start fighting? | Montano says he’s drunk |
What does it mean that Montano is “hurt to death”? | he is mortally wounded |
How does Othello refer to Iago? | “honest” |
How does Othello punish Cassio for disturbing the peace? | he discharges him |
What does Cassio tell Iago he is most worried about when Othello exits? | his reputation |
What is Iago’s advice to Cassio? | plead with Desdemona to talk to Othello about reinstating him |
What is Iago’s plan now? | while Cassio is asking for Desdemona’s help, he will suggest to Othello that they are lovers (and get his wife to help to talk up Cassio to Desdemona) |
What does Roderigo tell Iago he is ready to do? | give up on Desdemona and go back to Venice |
Othello Act 2
August 3, 2019