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20 Cards in this Set
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What is Roderigo’s interest in Desdemona?
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He wants to woo her.
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Why does the Duke summon a council in the middle of the night?
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There is news that the Turks are going to attack Cyprus.
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Why is Brabantio unhappy?
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His daughter has married the Moor without his consent.
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Where does Desdemona suggest she stay while Othello goes to Cyprus?
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With Othello in Cyprus
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What does Roderigo want to do at the end of Act 1?
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Drown himself
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Who is the first notable Venetian to land at Cyprus?
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Cassio
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What has happened to the Turkish fleet?
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It has been destroyed by the tempest.
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What is the reason that Cassio becomes drunk?
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He is pressured by Iago to have another cup of wine.
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Who picks a fight with Cassio?
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Roderigo
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How does Iago get Desdemona’s handkerchief?
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Desdemona drops it by accident; Emilia picks it up and gives it to Iago.
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What does Othello think Desdemona has done with the handkerchief?
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Given it to Cassio
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Why does Lodovico come to Cyprus?
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To recall Othello to Venice
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What song does Desdemona sing as she prepares for bed?
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the “willow song”
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What is Emilia’s attitude towards sexual infidelity at the end of Act 4?
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She maintains that men deserve to be cuckolded.
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Who kills Roderigo?
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Iago
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On whom does Iago blame the attack on Cassio?
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Bianca
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Who arrives to tell Othello that the attack on Cassio has been unsuccessful?
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Emilia
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Who kills Emilia?
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Iago
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How does Othello die?
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He stabs himself
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Who inherits Othello’s estate?
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Gratiano
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