Othello Act III Quiz

Othello immediately believes Iago when he tells him he thinks something is going on between Desdemona and Cassio.
True or false?

• True
• False

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Which of the following is an example of irony?

• Othello keeps calling Iago honest, but we know he is not.

• Iago lies and manipulates everyone.

• No one knows that Iago is plotting against Othello.

What does Iago ask his wife to do in order to help him convince Othello that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio?

• Steal her hankerchief
• Convince Desdemona to have an affair with Cassio.
• Lie to Othello about Cassio and Desdemona's relationship.

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Desdemona lies to Othello when he asks her about the handkerchief.

true or false?

• True

• False

Emilia is aware of Iago's plan.

True or false?

Emilia: I am glad I have found this napkin.This was her first remembrance from the Moor, My wayward husband hath a hundred times Wooed me to steal it, but she so loves the token—For he conjured her she should ever keep it—That she reserves it evermore about her To kiss and talk to. I’ll ha’ the work ta’en out, And give’t Iago. What he will do with it, Heaven knows, not I. I nothing, but to please his fantasy. (III.iii.294-303)

• True

• False

What does Cassio do with Desdemona's handkerchief?

• He gives it to Bianca to make a copy of it because he loves the pattern.
• He gives it to Iago to return to Desdemona.
• He gets caught returning it to Desdemona.
• He takes it directly to Othello and tells him the truth in an attempt to clear his name.

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What does Iago say Cassio does to show he might be guilty of having an affair?

• He always sleep walks and goes directly to Desdemona's door

• He always runs away whenever Othello comes around

• He talks in his sleep and while doing so, talks aloud about loving Desdemona

What does Othello do to Iago after they make their vow of vengeance?

• Makes Iago his Lieutenant

• Tells Iago to call for Montano to testify against Cassio so they can send him home and away from Desdemona

• Begs Iago to flirt with Desdemona to see if she is, in fact, sexually promiscuous.

What does Iago compare jealousy to?

• A "green-eyed monster"

• A "red-eyed demon"

• A "yellow-eyed hare"

• A "blue-eyed dragon"

What did Brabantio warn Othello of earlier in Act I, the recalling of the conversation resurfacing in Act III?

• Do not forget where you've come from - you're not one of us

• Be safe in battle for if you get hurt and leave your wife alone, she is not welcome to return home

• Watch out for Desdemona's lying - she did it to me and will do it to you

• Leaving for Cyprus will cause you a lifetime of distress