LD Othello Act I Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What two reasons does Iago give for his hatred of Othello? | He gave the lieutenant's job's to Cassio. He suspects that Othello has slept with his wife Emilia |
| What did Iago and Rodrigo awaken Brabantio in the middle of the night? | To tell him his daughter ran off with the Moor |
| How does Iago make himself look favorable in Othello's eyes? | He pretends to be so angry with Roderigo that he would stab him. He warns Othello that Brabantio is coming to break up his marriage. |
| What news does Michael Cassio bring when he enters? | The Duke wants to see Othello, as there is some trouble with the Cyprus colony. |
| How does Brabantio explain Desdemona's affections for Othello? | Othello used black magic/witchcraft on her. |
| What is the military issue that the Duke of Venice and his senators discuss? | The Turkish fleet sailing for Rhodes is actually a decoy for the real attack on Cyprus |
| What accusation does Brabantio make against Othello to the Duke? | That Othello used spells, magic, potions on her |
| What explanation does Othello give as cause for Desdemona's affection for him? | That he told her many stories of his hard but exciting life and that she did pity him for his adventures. |
| To whom does Desdemona pledge herself? | To her husband Othello, as her mother did for Brabantio over her own father. |
| In the final speech of Act I, what does Iago plan to do to further his plot against Othello? | He plans to make Othello jealous of Cassio to ruin his marriage. |
| What is Iago's complaint in the beginning of the play? | Cassio got the promotion that he wanted |
| Why does Roderigo dislike Othello so much? | Roderigo loves Desdemona and Othello has her |
| Who is Brabantio? | A powerful, senator with a beautiful daughter |
| Why did Iago leave Rodrigo at Brabantio's house? | Did not want to appear as if he was against Othello |
| What were Brabantio feelings toward Othello before the play began? | Brabanatio welcomed Othello into his home and always listened to his tales |
| What is the Duke's reply after listening to both sides about Othello's marriage to Desdemona? | Says he thinks Othello would win his daughter under the same circumstances and tells Brabantio to make the best of the situation. |
| What impending crisis do the Duke and his senators face at the beginning of Act I, Scene III? | The turks are going to attack Cyprus |
| What assurances does Othello offer the Council that he will take care of business, even if his wife is with him? | That he will rule over the city. |
| What is Iago's "parable of the garden"? | Iago will help Roderigo get Desdemona |
| How does Iago manipulate Roderigo? | Gets him to believe that Desdemona loves him and that Othello is evil |
| What is the "real reason" Iago hates Othello? | Othello supposedly slept with his wife |
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