Othello Test, Act 1-5 Questions and Correct
Answers
Why doesn't Desdemona admit to Othello that she lost the handkerchief? - Ans It was
special and she doesn't want to upset him
What does Desdemona think is the reason for Othello's anger? - Ans Work stress
Why is Bianca upset with Cassio? - Ans Bianca thinks that Cassio has another mistress
How does Iago get Othello to overhear his conversation with Cassio? - Ans He tells Othello
to hide in a bush
Who are Iago and Cassio actually talking about? - Ans Bianca
Who does Othello think they are talking about? - Ans Desdemona
What news does Lodovico bring from Venice? - Ans For Othello to return to Venice
What is Desdemona's reaction to this news? - Ans Desdemona wants to go with
How does Othello interpret Desdemona's reaction? - Ans She loves Cassio
, Why does Lodovico ask Iago of Othello is the Moor he knew in Venice? - Ans He seems to
have changed
How does Desdemona respond to Othello's accusations? - Ans Desdemona is defensive
What is her plan to heal their relationship? - Ans To lay down their wedding sheets
What request does Desdemona make to Emilia about her wedding sheets? - Ans To lay them
out
Why does Desdemona respond so lovingly toward Othello when he has clearly abused her and
does not believe her? - Ans Desdemona still loves him and is faithful
What is Iago's plan for Cassio? - Ans Death
Why does Iago want Cassio dead? - Ans So that he can be promoted
How de we know Roderigo finally realized how evil Iago is? - Ans A Letter
What has Othello decided to do to Desdemona? - Ans Kill her
Why does Othello tell Desdemona "I would not want to kill thy soul"? - Ans He wants to kill her
not her soul
Why does Desdemona lie to Emilia right before she dies? - Ans Because she is still faithful to
Othello, for some reason
How do we know that Emilia realizes how evil her husband is? - Ans When Othello tells her
about husband
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller KenAli. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.