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WorksheetsOthello Act III
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 28mins
Hire a clown and musicians
He ghosts Desdemona's texts
Montano
Binge all of 'The Rings of Power'
Desdemona's new perfume
Desdemona's change in relationship status on Facebook
Cassio's smirk
dancing the renegade
What two entertainment options does Cassio procure for Othello and Desdemona at the start of the Act?
A clown and mime
A mime and musicians
Musicians and a clown
A sword-eater and trick knot master
Cassio hastily leaves when speaking with Desdemona and Emilia because...
Iago and Othello arrive, and Cassio is fearful to speak with Othello and plead his case so soon after stabbing Montano in a drunken daze
Iago and Othello arrive, and Cassio is already late for his appointment with Bianca
Iago and Othello arrive, and Cassio is afraid Othello will suspect him of acting innapropriately
Iago and Othello arrive, and Iago sneakily gestures to Cassio to flee
Othello demands ____________________ of Iago's claims that Desdemona and Cassio are having an affair
"Occular proof
DNA evidence
Eyewitnesses to the affair
"Statements of truth"
What are the two most dominant themes developed in Act 3?
love and prejudice
love and jealousy
jealousy and appearances vs reality
manliness and love
Desdemona lies to Othello when he asks her about the handkerchief.
true or false?
True
False
He gives it to Emilia to return to Desdemona.
He wipes his beard.
What did Brabantio warn Othello of earlier in Act I, the recalling of the conversation resurfacing in Act III?
Do not forget where you've come from - you're not one of us
Be safe in battle for if you get hurt and leave your wife alone, she is not welcome to return home
Watch out for Desdemona's lying - she did it to me and will do it to you
Leaving for Cyprus will cause you a lifetime of distress
Where did Desdemona's handkerchief come from?
Othello's mother gave it to his father as a sign of trust
Othello bought it at a bazaar in Morocco
Lazada
Othello got it from a powerful, spiritual past lover
Why did Emilia give Iago the handkerchief?
Emilia: I am glad I have found this napkin.This was her first remembrance from the Moor, My wayward husband hath a hundred times Wooed me to steal it, but she so loves the token—For he conjured her she should ever keep it—That she reserves it evermore about her To kiss and talk to. I’ll ha’ the work ta’en out, And give’t Iago. What he will do with it, Heaven knows, not I. I nothing, but to please his fantasy. (III.iii.294-303)
She wanted to sell it as she was aware of its worth
She found it to beautiful and wanted it for herself
She wanted to hint that she had a birthday coming up and wouldn't something like this be nice
She just wanted to make her husband happy
What prior connection was there between Desdemona and Cassio?
Cassio was Othello’s go-between when he wooed Desdemona.
Cassio and Desdemona are from the same Italian village.
Cassio was part of Brabantio's political campaign.
Cassio and Desdemona traded Snapchat pics.
What does Desdemona think is upsetting Othello?
A political matter
The recent poor run of form of Venezia FC.
He wanted to return to Venice but is unable to do so
The fact that Iago has not left him alone since arriving to Cyprus
What considerations about himself and marriage does Othello reveal in his private thoughts?
Othello: Haply for I am black, And have not those soft parts of conversationThat chamberers have; or for I am declinedInto the vale of years—yet that’s not much—She’s gone. I am abused, and my relief Must be to loathe her. O curse of marriage,That we can call these delicate creatures ours And not their appetites! I had rather be a toad And live upon the vapor of a dungeon Than keep a corner in the thing I love For others’ uses. Yet ’tis the plague of great ones; Prerogatived are they less than the base.’Tis destiny unshunnable, like death (III.iii.267-279).
Othello discusses the confidence he has in his wife, the importance of the bond of marriage, and the true belief that he has been a true, worthy husband to Desdemona.
Othello thinks women have an insatiable sexual appetite but trusts that Desdemona values their marriage and he refuses to doubt her.
Othello refuses to be a toad in a moldy basement, he knows his worth and is confident. If Desdemona has an issue and wants to cheat, she can leave him and live however she sees fit. She does not belong to him and he will not attempt to hold on to her.
Othello reveals his self-doubt, noting his race and lack of manners. He feels fooled and cheated on, discussing the curse of marriage, believing an important man's destiny is to be betrayed.
Emilia picks up Desdemona's handkerchief for Iago to use for his own purposes and remains silent while Desdemona frantically searches for it. Read the following quote and decide what Emilia’s silence represents in regards to Iago’s character?
Emilia: I am glad I have found this napkin.This was her first remembrance from the Moor, My wayward husband hath a hundred times Wooed me to steal it, but she so loves the token—For he conjured her she should ever keep it—That she reserves it evermore about her To kiss and talk to. I’ll ha’ the work ta’en out, And give’t Iago. What he will do with it, Heaven knows, not I. I nothing, but to please his fantasy. (III.iii.294-303)
Emilia’s silence represents the strong manipulative power Iago holds to make others see what they want to see and not see it as suspicious.
Emilia's silence represents her complete disregard of her friend's distress. She has never been an ally of Desdemona's.
Emilia's silence represents her clear understanding of Iago's purpose and desire for the handkerchief. She doesn't want Desdemona to know of Iago's true intention to destroy Othello and their marriage with it. It's Emilia and Iago's little secret.
Emilia's silence represents her inner revulsion and disgust that Desdemona kisses and talks to an actual handkerchief. She fears for the mental stability of her mistress and possibly for her own safety, as well as obvious hygiene issues.
After Emilia gives Iago the handkerchief, his plans are revealed in his soliloquy. What does Iago compare thoughts and ideas to?
Vampire squid
Poison
Monsters
Ghosts
How does Desdemona's vow to Cassio play perfectly into Iago's diabolical scheme?
Desdemona will call the Duke and make him reinstate Cassio
Desdemona will annoy Othello until he forgives Cassio
Desdemona plans to meet with Cassio every day to show Othello what a good friend he is
Desdemona will ask Montano to forgive Cassio therefore showing Othello that reinstating Cassio is now safe and okay
At the end of Act III.iii, what does Othello ask of Iago?
To kill Cassio in the next three days
To kill Cassio and Desdemona in the next three days
To follow Desdemona for 24 hours and report back to him
To procure an ice-cold mocha cookie crumble frappucinno
Othello: "And when I love thee not Chaos is come again."
is an example of which literary device?
Metaphor
Foreshadowing
Repetition
Hyperbole
What is ironic and tragic about what Iago sets up for Cassio, Desdemona, and Othello in Act 3?
he more that Desdemona praises Cassio, the more she makes Othello appreciate Cassio.
The more that Desdemona praises Cassio, the more she makes Othello distrust her.
The more that Desdemona praises Cassio, the more she makes Othello distrust Iago.
The more that Desdemona praises Cassio, the more she makes Othello trust her.
Iago is dangerous and ironic for all of the following reasons except which?
He is able to be a soldier in the army even though he isn’t skilled in warfare.
He is able to get people to believe his lies and disbelieve the truth.
He is able to get people to trust him even though he doesn’t deserve that trust.
He is able to have an honest, noble reputation even though he is evil and malicious.
How does Iago initially plant suspicion in Othello’s mind?
He says that he does not like Cassio leaving a conversation with Desdemona as Othello arrives.
He says that Cassio has a serious drinking problem.
He says that he does not trust Desdemona alone with his wife Emilia.
He says that he does not trust Desdemona or any woman for that matter.
What does Iago state as a theme about reputation in Act 3 that contradicts what he said in Act 2?
He says that a bad conscience is easier to cope with than a bad reputation.
He says that one should take care of his/her character, not his/her reputation.
He says that reputation is irreplaceable and nothing is more important than one’s good reputation.
He says that reputation is more valuable than money.
What can Desdemona’s missing handkerchief symbolise to Othello?
her love
her infidelity
her charm
her past
All of the following explain how it is ironic that Othello believes Iago’s stories except which?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It is ironic that Othello doesn’t believe Iago’s stories because Iago tells them so well.
It is ironic that Othello was the storyteller who won Desdemona but now Othello is being won over by stories.
It is ironic that Othello’s stories attracted Desdemona while Iago’s stories will destroy Desdemona.
It is ironic that Othello’s stories created love while Iago’s stories destroy love.
How is Bianca, Cassio’s mistress, a foil to Othello? Which of the following statements is true?
Bianca confronts Cassio about his supposed infidelity while Othello doesn’t confront Desdemona about her supposed infidelity.
Bianca is an outsider while Othello is an insider.
Bianca is middle or upper class while Othello is lower class.
Bianca is a favoured lover while Othello is an unfavored lover.
O, beware, my lord, of jealousy;
It is the green-ey'd (a) which doth mock
The meat it feeds on
In Act III, scene iv, while Desdemona continue to plead Cassio's case, Othello, growing angry, repeats two words. What are they?
(a)
What miraculous claims does Othello make about the handkerchief in Act III, scene iv?
It was made by a 200 year old Egyptian prophet
It can make someone fall in love with you
It is dyed from the hearts of mummified virgins
Losing it or giving it away would destroy the relationship
Let him command,
And to obey shall be in me remorse,
What bloody business ever
Who says this?
Iago
Othello
Emilia
Cassio
I will withdraw
To furnish me with some swift means of death
For the fair (a)
Villain, be sure thou prove my love a (a)
