1. Where does this play take place?
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2. Why does Iago hate Othello?
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3. Why is Roderigo jealous of Othello?
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4. Who is Brabantio, and what news do Iago and Roderigo bring him?
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5. What is Desdemona's response to Brabantio when he asks for her obedience as a daughter?
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6. Summarize Othello's explanation of how he won Desdemona's love.
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Who said it, and what is he/she talking about?

7. "I say, put money in thy purse. It cannot be long that Desdemona should continue her love to the Moor.  Put money in thy purse."
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8. "The Moor is of a free and open nature
   That thinks men honest that but seem to be so;
   And will as tenderly be led by th' nose
   As asses are."
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