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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT OTHELLO EXAM
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-Guarantee passing score -35 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Who was Brabantio and why did Iago and Roderigo awaken him in the middle of the night?
Answer:
Brabantio was Desdemona's fathers and they awakened him to tell him about Desdemona and Othello's secret marriage.
Question 2: What happened to Othello , Iago and Cassio in the end?
Answer:
Othello kills himself Iago was stabbed and put in jail, Cassio became "Lord Governor."
Question 3: Why did the Duke send for Othello?
Answer:
He wants him to defend the island from the Turks
Question 4: What was Roderigo's complaint, and what was Iago's reply to it?
Answer:
Roderigo was love sick & depressed about winning over Desdemonda now that she was married. Iago tells him to use reason, hold back his passion and they will get revenge!
Question 5: Why did Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona, and what was her reply?
Answer:
He was looking for the truth and proof. Emilia claimed that Desdemona was innocent.
Question 6: Why did Othello strip Cassio of his rank?
Answer:
He believed Iago crafty story and though Cassio was irresponsible and dishonorable.Question 7: What was Iago's reply when Othello demanded proof of his wife's disloyalty?
Answer:
He lied and told him a story that Cassio had a dream and called out her name. He also told him that he saw Cassio with Desdemona's handkerchief.Question 8: How did Iago trick Othello into thinking Cassio was gloating and bragging about his affair with Desdemona?
Answer:
Iago told Othello to hide and he would question Cassio. He tricked him and instead of asking about Desdemona he asked about Bianca. Othello thinks he is talking about his love of Desdemoma
Question 9: What was Emilia's relationship with Iago? Desdemona?
Answer:
Emilia was Iago's wife. She did things out of love for him. Emilia was a servant to Desdemona but also had affection and friendship for her. In Act III, Emilia was still more loyal to Iago than to Desdemoman; she did not tell her about the handkerchief
Question 10: Why did Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio?
Answer:
He wants to show that Cassio is an undisciplined soldier and then he would get fired. Then OThello and Desdemona would have to stay put and what for a replacement to come. This will allow Roderigo a better chance to win her heart.
Question 11: Who told the truth about Iago
Answer:
Before her death, Emilia told all that she had figured out. Then Iago's actions confessed his guild.Finally, letters found in Roderigo's pocket's made in Roderigo's pockets made Iago's conviction even more certain.
Question 12: What was Lodovico's reaction to Othello's behavior towards Desdemona?
Answer:
Lodovico was shocked, saying that Othello's behavior would not be believed in Venice and he asked him if he lost his wits. - Iago acted as if that behavior was mild compared to how he really was.
Question 13: Why did Iago want Cassio to drink more wine?
Answer:
He wanted Cassio to be a little drunk and argumentative when Roderigo would approach him later.
Question 14: Why did Iago leave Roderigo at Brabantio's house?
Answer:
He did not want to be seen as being against Othello even though he was.
Question 15: What lie did Iago tell Montano about Cassio?
Answer:
He wants Montano to think Cassio is a drunk and not capable of doing a good job in a time of crisis.
Question 16: How would Iago gain from Roderigo's death?
Answer:
If Roderigo was killed no one would know he stole the jewels that he was suppose to give to Desdemona from Roderigio
Question 17: Who had the handkerchief at the end of Act III? Why?
Answer:
Bianca the prostitute friend and asked for her to take out the design
Question 18: What was the purpose of Iago's plan?
Answer:
He wants revenge because Cassio was promoted and was not and he will get it if he ruins Desdemona and Othellos marriage.
Question 19: How would Iago gain from Cassio's death?
Answer:
If Cassio died no one would know about Iago's likes to Othello
Question 20: After Iago lied and told Othello that Cassio confessed going to bed with Desdemona, what advice did he give the overwhelmed Othello?
Answer:
Iago told Othello to forget about it--that women end up in beds where they don't belong. He also told Othello to have patience, to to act rashly, to think and protect his own reputation.
Question 21: What was Iago's complaint in Scene I
Answer:
He was passed over for a promotion and Cassio got the job
Question 22: Why did Iago tell Rodriego to kill Cassio?
Answer:
To get rid of complications to his plan. He does not want the truth to come out.Having killed Cassio would be sweet revenge.Question 23: Why did Iago want Cassio to ask Desdemona for help in restoring Othello's faith in Cassio?
Answer:
If Desdemona took up Cassio's cause it would look like she liked hin and would cause Othello to be jealous
Question 24: What did Othello decide and command at the end of Scene III?
Answer:
Iago was to have Cassio killed within 3 days. Othello would kill Desdemona himself. Iago was promoted to Lieutenant.Question 25: Bratantio complains to the Duke about Othello's marriage to Desdemona. After listening to both sides of the story, what was the Duke's reply?
Answer:
The Duke says he think Othello would have won over his daughter and that Brabantio has to make the best of the situation.
Question 26: Why did Rodriego consent to thing about the plan to kill Cassio?
Answer:
He might be able to win over Desdemona