Othello Act IV

What happens to Othello when Iago tells him that Cassio has bragged about Desdemona?

• He has an epileptic fit.

• He faints.

• He begins to sob.

• He doesn't believe him.

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Where is Othello during Iago's conversation with Cassio?

• Present in the room, participating in the conversation

• Eavesdropping in a hidden area where he cannot be seen by Cassio.

• In his study planning how to confront Iago

• Nowhere to be found

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Who lacks information, which is then used to create important dramatic irony in this Act?

• Cassio and Iago

• Iago and Othello

• Othello and Cassio

• Emilia and Iago

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In Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 123-130, which of the following statements is most likely an idea that Bianca does not believe?

• Cassio is focused on getting his position back.

• Cassio does not know who left the handkerchief.

• Cassio is interested in another.

• Iago is a friend to Cassio.

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In Act IV, Scene 3, lines 21-26, what might the "willow" symbolize?

• the pain of lost love

• the closeness shared by lovers

• the newness of meeting a mate

• the confusion women suffer when dating

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Cassio says the following: "Alas, poor rogue! I think, i' faith, she loves me." Who is Cassio talking about?

• Desdemona
• Emilia
• Roderigo
• Bianca

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Why does Othello take Iago's word about so many things?

• Iago had been a loyal soldier.

• It never occurred to him that Iago may have ulterior motives.

• There was circumstantial evidence to support Iago.

• All are correct

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Emilia assures Othello that Desdemona has never

• whispered to Cassio or sent Emilia away when Cassio was around.

• tried leaving Cypress without him.

• knelt and prayed for forgiveness.

• written letters to her father.

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Name two "deadly sins" exhibited by Iago.

• wrath (anger)

  envy (jealousy)

• gluttony (over-indulgence)

  pride

• pride

  greed

• envy (jealousy)

  gluttony (over-indulgence)

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How is Iago going to show Othello "proof" of Desdemona's affair with Cassio at the beginning of Act IV?

• Get Cassio to confess to it.

• Have Othello catch them in bed together.

• Organize Desdemona and Emilia to talk about Cassio while Othello eavesdrops.

• Ensure that Cassio returns the handkerchief to Desdemona while Othello watches.

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