English 11
Washburn
Othello
Video Quiz
A. Who Am I?
Match the characters’ names to their actions.
1. ________ Othello
2. ________ Brabantio
3. ________ Iago
4. ________ Cassio
5. ________ Desdemona
6. ________ Roderigo
7. ________ Emilia
A. confronts Othello about stealing his daughter
B. vows to kill Desdemona and Cassio because of
their supposed affair
C. tries to clear Desdemona’s name and professes
Desdemona’s innocence
D. plots revenge against Othello
E. drinks too much and gets into a fight with
Roderigo
F. wants to court Desdemona
G. professes her love for Othello until death
B. Did I Do That?
Write a short answer explaining each character’s reasoning for their action.
1. Iago: why does he plot revenge against Othello?
2.
Brabantio: why does he confront Othello and Desdemona?
3.
Othello: why does he demote Cassio as second-in-command?
4.
Iago: why does he kill Emilia at the end of the play?
5.
Othello: why does he kill Desdemona?
C. Telling the Truth?
Determine whether the following sentences are true or false. Correct the statements that are false.
1. _____
Othello is a Moor.
2. _____
Desdemona’s father is a Venetian senator.
3. _____
Iago places a gold necklace in Cassio’s room.
4. _____
The play takes place in Paris, France.