OTHELLO FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

OTHELLO FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION What did Iago complain about in Act I Scene I Cassio got the promotion that he wanted Who was Brabantio? He was a senator and Desdemona's father Why did Iago and Roderigo awaken Brabantio in the middle of the night? A marriage was taking place that involved his family True or False: Iago left Roderigo at Brabantio's house because he didn't want to be seen as against Othello. TRUE What was Brabantio's reaction to Othello's marriage to Desdemona? He was outraged Why did the Duke send for Othello? The Duke wanted to send Othello to Ottoman to fight Brabantio complains to the Duke about Othello's marriage to Desdemona. After listening to both sides of the story, how does the Duke respond? He says he thinks Othello would win his daughter under the same circumstances, and tells Brabantio to make the best of the situation What was Roderigo's complaint? He was love sick and depressed over Desdemona's marriage True or False: Iago wanted Roderigo to anger Cassio. He thought this would show that Cassio was undisciplined and then he would be relieved of his duty. This would allow Roderigo a better chance of getting Desdemona, since Othello and Desdemona would have to stay longer until a replacement for Cassio could be found. TRUE True or False: Iago was encouraging and using Roderigo in order to get revenge on him (Roderigo) for a wrong that Roderigo had done to Iago's father; although it happened many years ago, Iago had sworn revenge, and saw his chance now. FALSE How did Iago cause Cassio to be argumentative? Iago encouraged Cassio to get drunk What lie did Iago tell Montano about Cassio? He said Cassio was drunk every night, and would probably be drunk in a moment of crisis. What was the result of Iago's crafty explanation of Cassio's fight with Roderigo? Othello stripped Cassio of his rank Why did Iago want Cassio to ask Desdemona for help in restoring Othello's faith in Cassio? If she would take up Cassio's cause, it would appear as though she would favor him. That would advance Iago's plot to make Othello jealous beyond reason. True or False: Iago was reluctant to tell Othello his thoughts about Desdemona and Cassio because he wasn't absolutely sure his plan would work. TRUE