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WorksheetsOthello Start of Act 2
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
v. to detect with the eyes; to figure out
discern
provoke
solicit
Of our Venetians, who is/are the SECOND to arrive on the island?
Cassio
Desdemona, Emilia
Othello
Desdemona, Emilia, Iago and Roderigo
adj. serious; characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow
eminent
grievous
n. an obstacle; something that impedes
impediment
infirmity
malice
vice
Who sails on the same boat as Othello?
Cassio
None of the above
Desdemona
Iago
adj. prominent; standing out
eminent
grievous
Who first reveals that "our wars are done"?
Montano
Ludovico
Cassio
A gentleman
n. personal failing; defect
impediment
infirmity
malice
vice
How is news about ship arrivals NOT communicated in Act 2?
Cannon blasts
Papers sent from Venice
Observations from the townspeople
Observations from the soldiers
v. to incite (cause) to anger
discern
provoke
solicit
What IS NOT an observation that the Venetians make about the wind?
"The wind that shaketh the barley grows nearer by waking"
"Seems to cast water on the burning Bear"
"Quench[es] the guards of th'ever-fixed Pole'
'Chidden billow seems to pelt the clouds'
v. to approach with a request or plea
discern
provoke
solicit
n. moral fault or failing
infirmity
malice
pestilence
vice
n. anything destructive or deadly; a deadly disease which spreads, such as the Black Death
impediment
infirmity
malice
pestilence
Which remark made by Cassio DOES NOT refer to Desdemona?
"Our great captain's captain"
"Paragons description and wild fame"
"The riches of the ship is come on shore!"
"Welcome, mistress"
Which IS NOT a description Iago attributes to women?
Hell-cats in your labours
Pictures out of doors
Players in your housewifery
Devils being offended
