Synopsis

Question 1

1,1

Answer 1

roderigo and iago rouse brabantio from his bed to tell him of Desdemona’s rebellion

Question 2

1,2

Answer 2

There is a threat to Venice from Cyprus - but Brabantio demands Othello’s arrest for stealing away his daughter

Question 3

1,3

Answer 3

Brabantio accuses Othello before the duke but Othello defends himself. The duke allows the marriage, and commissions Othello with the leadership of the Venetian forces.

Question 4

2,1

Answer 4

Storm at sea. The Turks are scattered, but Cassio arrives safely followed by Iago and Desdemona. Othello is reunited with his wife, but Iago is determined to wreck their happiness

Question 5

2,2

Answer 5

Othello’s proclaims a public holiday until evening

Question 6

2,3

Answer 6

Iago encourages Cassio to drink until, provoked by Roderigo, he becomes quarrelsome. Othello dismisses him from his office, but Iago advises Cassio to seek Desdemona’s assistance. Roderigo threatens to return to venice.

Question 7

3,1

Answer 7

Cassio asks Emilia to help him get access to Desdemona

Question 8

3,2

Answer 8

Othello sends a letter to venice

Question 9

3,3

Answer 9

Iago sows suspicions in Othello’s mind until the Moor is convinced Desdemona is unfaithful to him. Emilia gives Othello’s handkerchief to her husband.

Question 10

3,4

Answer 10

Desdemona persists in urging Cassio’s case to her husband, but Othello is obsessed with his handkerchief. Iago and Cassio pass along the street, and are met by Bianca, to whom he gives Othello’s handkerchief

Question 11

4,1

Answer 11

Iago continues to provoke Othello’s jealousy. Lodovico is horrified when Othello strikes Desdemona

Question 12

4,2

Answer 12

Othello’s questions Emilia, but refuses to believe what he is told and confronts Desdemona with his suspicions. Desdemona turns to Iago for reassurance, and Roderigo returns to reproach Iago for unfair dealing

Question 13

4,3

Answer 13

Desdemona prepares for bed, singing an old song

Question 14

5,1

Answer 14

Roderigo and Iago lie in wait for Cassio. There is a struggle where Roderigo and Cassiobare injured. Iago kills Roderigo

Question 15

5,2

Answer 15

Othello is strongly affected at the sight of the sleeping Desdemona, but kills her. Emilia discovers the murder and proclaims Desdemona’s innocence. Iago kills Emilia, and Othello apologises to wounded Cassio and is arrested. Othello stabs himself and Iago is arrested