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Othello Act II

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the setting of Act II ?

a)

Los Angeles

b)

Cyprus

c)

Venice

d)

North Africa

2.

Which sentence does NOT describe Montano?

a)

He is the governor of Cyprus

b)

He is a gentleman and brave soldier

c)

He dies at the end of Act II

d)

He tries to stop Cassio getting drunk

3.

In a play, what is the name of the often used device when a character speaks to themselves, relating thoughts and feelings, therefore sharing with the audience.

a)

Monologue

b)

Soliloquy

c)

Didascaly

d)

Finalogue

4.

Who is chosen to protect the town and for being chief of the guards for the night?

a)

Iago

b)

Cassio

c)

Montano

d)

Cristiano Ronaldo

5.

On p.15, Cassio tells Iago : "I can't drink much. I have a weak head for wine". What does it mean?

a)

He doesn't like the taste of wine

b)

He already had wine today

c)

He is easily intoxicated by alcoholic beverages

d)

He would prefer Twisted Tea

6.

What is the reason why Iago wants to get Cassio drunk?

a)

It is part of his evil plan to ruin his credibility in front of Othello

b)

He wants to prove Othello that he would have been a better lieutenant

c)

He is jealous of Cassio guarding the town instead of him

d)

He wants him to fight Montano because he hates him.

7.

What is Othello doing when the fight happens?

a)

He's having a drink with some soldiers from Venice

b)

He went back to Venice for war

c)

He is on his sail ship

d)

He's spending some "quality time" with Desdemona in his bedroom.

8.

What does drunken Cassio do?

a)

He passes out

b)

He talks behind the back of Othello

c)

He fights with Roderigo

d)

He stabs Montano for calling him "drunk"

9.

On p.18, why does Cassio say the words: "My good name Iago, I have lost my good name. The best part of myself is gone"?

a)

Othello banished him from Venice and has to leave.

b)

He is ashamed of himself for what he did under the influence of alcohol.

c)

He wanted to stay lieutenant.

d)

Since he secretly loves Desdemona, he cannot believe she saw him drunk like this.

10.

At the end of Act II, WHO says the words: "That's the way. The evil's growing stronger every day."

(a)