Othello Acts 4 and 5

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

• He has an epileptic fit.
• He passes out.
• He begins to cry.
• He doesn't believe him.

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Where is Othello during Iago's conversation with Cassio?

• in the room being a part of the conversation

• eavesdropping while hidden from Cassio

• planning to confront Iago

• nowhere to be found

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What emotion does Iago hope to create in Othello?

• pity

• rage

• excitement

• contentment

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

• 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 word best describes how Bianca feels about having accepted the handkerchief from Cassio?

• regretful

• proud

• inspired

• sinful

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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 handsome.

• Cassio does not know who left the handkerchief.

• Cassio likes her cooking.

• Iago is a friend to Cassio.

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In Act IV, Scene 3, lines 21-26, which description best explains the relationship between Desdemona and Emilia based on this passage?

• sisters

• boss and maid

• secret enemies

• mother and daughter

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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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In Act IV, Scene 3, lines 21-26, which item is personified in the verse of "Willow" Desdemona sings?

• the sycamore tree

• her bosom

• the fresh streams

• the stones

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Who is the man who talks in his sleep?

• Othello
• Cassio
• Iago
• Roderigo

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