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WorksheetsOthello Act 4, Scene 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is Iago attempting to do to Othello in the opening of Act 4, Scene 1? What happens to Othello as a result of this?
What is Iago's "medicine"? What is meant by "thus credulous fools caught, and many worthy and chaste dames even thus, all guiltless, meet approach."?
Who does Iago want to speak with? Why? What does he want Othello to do?
Desdemona, Iago wants to talk to Desdemona to not tell Othello about her illicit affairs.
Othello, Iago tells Othello to hide himself from the discussion because Iago wants to talk to Cassio about Desdemona, and Desdemona is Othello's wife.
Cassio, Iago wants to talk to Cassio and get him to confess his affair with Desdemona.
Roderigo, Iago wants to talk to Roderigo to stand as a witness towards Cassio and to prove Desdemona wrong
What does Othello threaten based on what he hears?
Kills Desdemona
Apologizes to Desdemona
Forgives Desdemona
Divorces Desdemona
Who is Iago really going to talk to Cassio about?
Bianca
What is the main motive behind Iago's actions in Act 4, Scene 1?
Iago is trying to protect Othello from harm.
Iago is seeking revenge against Othello.
Iago is trying to win Desdemona's love.
Iago is trying to expose Cassio's secrets.
How does Othello's behavior change after listening to Iago's words?
Othello becomes more trusting and forgiving.
Othello becomes suspicious of everyone around him.
Othello becomes heartbroken and devastated.
Othello becomes consumed by jealousy and anger.
What does Iago use to manipulate Othello's thoughts and emotions?
Honesty and integrity
Kindness and compassion
Manipulation and deceit
Trust and loyalty
Who does Iago want to have a private conversation with? Why?
Desdemona, Iago wants to talk to Desdemona to not tell Othello about her illicit affairs.
Othello, Iago tells Othello to hide himself from the discussion because Iago wants to talk to Cassio about Desdemona, and Desdemona is Othello's wife.
Cassio, Iago wants to talk to Cassio and get him to confess his affair with Desdemona.
Roderigo, Iago wants to talk to Roderigo to stand as a witness towards Cassio and to prove Desdemona wrong
What does Othello do when Desdemona says she is happy to return to Venice?
Laughs at Her
Slaps Her
Forgives Her
Embraces her
