WorksheetsOthello Act II- ENG 102
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
How does Cassio's behavior toward Desdemona & Emilia make him an easy target for Iago and his schemes?
He's refined and reserved toward them
He treats them with indifference
He's affectionate and doting toward them
He's inappropriately flirtatious
T/F Iago loathes Cassio almost as much as he loathes "the moor"
True
False
Emilia supposedly does this, which is why Iago speaks ill of her.
talks too much
tries to manipulate him
sleeps with Cassio
all of the above
Which of the following adjectives would not be used to accurately describe Iago.
loving
manipulative
jealous
cruel
What trick does Iago often use to get others to believe his lies?
reverse psychology
hypnosis
insults
flattery
Iago tells Roderigo that Desdemona is going to become bored with Othello and start a relationship with this person:
Montano
Cassio
Iago
Brabantio
Iago plans to get ____________ drunk so that they get in trouble with _____________ .
Othello; Cassio
Emilia; Desdemona
Cassio; Othello
Roderigo; Cassio
Iago gets help from ______________ the night of the celebration.
Montano
Cassio
Roderigo
Bianca
What lie does Iago tell Montano about Cassio?
that Cassio loves Desdemona
that Cassio is a poor soldier
that Cassio abandoned his post
that Cassio is a drunk
Why do Montano and Cassio fight?
because Montano tries to stop Cassio from fighting Roderigo
because Montano calls Cassio a drunk and a fool
because they are both in love with Desdemona
because Montano wants Cassio's position as Lieutenant
How does Iago make himself look good when Othello comes to see what the alarm is all about?
He hides so he's not seen as part of the fight
He rushes to "tattle tale" on those involved
He helps stop the fighting but claims he won't speak ill of anyone
He claims that Cassio is a drunkard and that he should be relieved of his position
Iago's stories are always believed because he is known as...
trustworthy Iago
honest Iago
brave Iago
noble Iago
Why is Cassio devastated after the fight?
He's lost his precious reputation
He's lost his chance with Bianca
He's lost his chance with Desdemona
He lost his chance to kill Roderigo
Who does Iago suggest Cassio ask to help him get his position back as lieutenant?
Montano
Desdemona
Othello
Emilia
What should have been a clue to Cassio that Iago isn't as trustworthy as he seems?
that Iago blames Cassio for the fight
that Iago is speaks poorly of Othello
that Iago doesn't care about reputations
that Iago confesses his love for Desdemona
T/F Iago admits to the audience he is a wolf in sheep's clothing at the end of Act II
True
False
What will Iago do when Cassio speaks to Desdemona?
hint to Montano that he should apply for the vacant position of Othello's lieutenant
hint to Bianca that she should be jealous of Cassio and Desdemona's friendship
hint to Othello that he should make Roderigo the new lieutenant
hint to Othello that Desdemona wants to help Cassio because she wants him
Which of the following characters has Iago not manipulated by the end of Act II
Roderigo
Desdemona
Othello
Cassio
none of the above
Who else does Iago say he is going to recruit to help him with his plans?
Brabantio
Montano
Emilia
Othello
What reason does Iago not give to explain his hatred for Othello
Iago wants Othello's fortune
Iago thinks Othello slept with his wife, Emilia
Iago is angry that Othello promoted Cassio over him
