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WorksheetsOthello Act II
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the setting of Act II ?
Los Angeles
Cyprus
Venice
North Africa
Which sentence does NOT describe Montano?
He is the governor of Cyprus
He is a gentleman and brave soldier
He dies at the end of Act II
He tries to stop Cassio getting drunk
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.
Monologue
Soliloquy
Didascaly
Finalogue
Who is chosen to protect the town and for being chief of the guards for the night?
Iago
Cassio
Montano
Cristiano Ronaldo
On p.15, Cassio tells Iago : "I can't drink much. I have a weak head for wine". What does it mean?
He doesn't like the taste of wine
He already had wine today
He is easily intoxicated by alcoholic beverages
He would prefer Twisted Tea
What is the reason why Iago wants to get Cassio drunk?
It is part of his evil plan to ruin his credibility in front of Othello
He wants to prove Othello that he would have been a better lieutenant
He is jealous of Cassio guarding the town instead of him
He wants him to fight Montano because he hates him.
What is Othello doing when the fight happens?
He's having a drink with some soldiers from Venice
He went back to Venice for war
He is on his sail ship
He's spending some "quality time" with Desdemona in his bedroom.
What does drunken Cassio do?
He passes out
He talks behind the back of Othello
He fights with Roderigo
He stabs Montano for calling him "drunk"
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"?
Othello banished him from Venice and has to leave.
He is ashamed of himself for what he did under the influence of alcohol.
He wanted to stay lieutenant.
Since he secretly loves Desdemona, he cannot believe she saw him drunk like this.
At the end of Act II, WHO says the words: "That's the way. The evil's growing stronger every day."
(a)
