Definition 1 of 61
Othello's "ancient"; villain of the play and master manipulator
Roderigo
Iago
Emilia
Cassio
Term 2 of 61
Why did Roderigo consent to think about killing Cassio?
Because Iago tells him that killing Cassio is the only way to keep Othello and Desdemona
from going to Africa.
Because roderigo wanted to impress desdemona by eliminating cassio.
Because roderigo had a personal vendetta against cassio.
Because roderigo thought cassio was plotting against him.
Term 3 of 61
What was Brabantio's reaction to Othello's marriage to Desdemona?
He doesn't approve and believes Othello has bewitched Desdemona.
He is overjoyed and offers to host their wedding feast.
He is indifferent and decides To ignore the Marriage.
He is supportive and praises Othello for his Bravery.
,Term 4 of 61
"Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceived her father and may thee"
Perdition
Brabantio
Montano
Iago
Term 5 of 61
Why did Othello strip Cassio of his rank?
Because cassio has a drinking problem and will be easier to disgrace while drunk.
Because Iago tells him that killing Cassio is the only way to keep Othello and Desdemona
from going to Africa.
Because Cassio has a drinking problem and will be easier to disgrace while drunk.
Because Cassio got into a drunken fight with Montano and stabbed him.
Term 6 of 61
Why did Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio?
He believes the fight will make cassio leave the army.
He believes the fight will help cassio gain othello's favor.
He believes the fight will disgrace Cassio and get him in trouble with Othello.
He believes the fight will lead to cassio's promotion.
, Term 7 of 61
What was the purpose of Iago's plan?
To get Cassio fired so Iago can get the title. He wants to get back at Othello.
To protect cassio from harm and ensure his safety.
To help cassio succeed and earn othello's trust.
To expose othello's secrets and ruin his reputation.
Term 8 of 61
Lodovico
Commands iago to kill cassio. he vows to kill desdemona.
To tell him desdemona has eloped with othello
Iago's pawn. In love with Desdemona. Supposed to kill Cassio
Venetian gentleman; kinsmen to Brabantio. Witnessed Othello striking Desdemona
Definition 9 of 61
Othello
montano
bianca
cassio
"Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul But I do love thee! And when I love thee not
Chaos is come again"
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