Othello"--Act IV and V Review

How does Roderigo die and who killed him?

Stabbed by Iago

How does Othello die and who killed him?

Stabbed himself

How does Emilia die and who killed her?

Stabbed in the back by Iago

How does Desdemona die and who killed her?

Smothered by Othello

Why is Bianca angry with Cassio?

She does not appreciate that the handkerchief obviously belonged to another woman and that he is treating her like a "side chick

Who is Gratiano is relation to Desdemona?

Her uncle

Who is Lodovico in relation to Desdemona?

Her cousin

How does the conversation between Iago and Cassio affect Othello?

Iago makes sure that the conversation can be misconstrued; he wants Othello to think that they are talking bad about Desdemona when in reality they are talking about Bianca.

Would Emilia cheat on her husband? Why?

She would cheat as long as it was going to benefit his position.

Would Desdemona cheat on her husband?

No

What does Desdemona confess to Emilia before her death?

She caused her own death.

Why does Bianca get blamed for Cassio's injury?

She has a bad reputation in town and she was supposed to be hosting Cassio for dinner.

Who caused Iago to be "found out"?

Emilia

Why does Othello kill himself?

He was ashamed at having killed his innocent wife that he could no longer live.

What are the ways that Othello suggests killing Desdemona?

Chopping her into little pieces and poisoning her

How does Iago suggest killing Desdemona?

Strangling her

How does Othello behave before killing Desdemona?

Othello compliments her beauty, but it is too late to save her from her fate.

Why does Iago decide to kill Roderigo?

He could not leave him alive because then Roderigo would expose all the things that Iago has done to hurt the other characters.

What does Roderigo agree to do for Iago?

Kill Cassio

What does Othello order Desdemona to do?

Go to bed and dismiss Emilia

What does Lodovico bring to Othello from Venice?

A letter stating that Othello should return to Venice and Cassio would be made governor of Cyprus

Which two characters reveal the truth about Cassio and Desdemona?

Cassio and Emilia

What does Emilia tell Othello about the alleged affair?

She explains that it never happened and that Iago must have lied

What does Cassio tell Othello about the alleged affair?

He said that he found the handkerchief in his room and that he never got it from Desdemona

What do the letters found with Roderigo reveal?

They reveal that Iago asked him to kill Cassio. Then another letter reveals how they planned to kill him.

Why does Iago stab Emilia?

She was ranting about all the bad things that he had done and he wanted to shut her up