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Othello Act Four

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What happens to Othello when Iago tells him that Cassio has bragged about Desdemona?
a)
He has an epileptic fit.
b)
He passes out.
c)
He begins to cry.
d)
He doesn't believe him.
2.

Where is Othello during Iago's conversation with Cassio?

a)

in the room being a part of the conversation

b)

eavesdropping while hidden from Cassio

c)

planning to confront Iago

d)

nowhere to be found

3.

What emotion does Iago hope to create in Othello?

a)

pity

b)

rage

c)

excitement

d)

contentment

4.

Who lacks information, which is then used to create important dramatic irony in this scene?

a)

Cassio and Iago

b)

Iago and Othello

c)

Othello and Cassio

d)

Emilia and Iago

5.

In Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 123-130, which word best describes how Bianca feels about having accepted the handkerchief from Cassio?

a)

regretful

b)

proud

c)

inspired

d)

sinful

6.

In Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 123-130, which of the following statements is most likely an idea that Bianca does not believe?

a)

Cassio is handsome.

b)

Cassio does not know who left the handkerchief.

c)

Cassio likes her cooking.

d)

Iago is a friend to Cassio.

7.

In Act IV, Scene 3, lines 21-26, which description best explains the relationship between Desdemona and Emilia based on this passage?

a)

sisters

b)

boss and maid

c)

secret enemies

d)

mother and daughter

8.

In Act IV, Scene 3, lines 21-26, what might the "willow" symbolize?

a)

the pain of lost love

b)

the closeness shared by lovers

c)

the newness of meeting a mate

d)

the confusion women suffer when dating

9.

In Act IV, Scene 3, lines 21-26, which item is personified in the verse of "Willow" Desdemona sings?

a)

the sycamore tree

b)

her bosom

c)

the fresh streams

d)

the stones

10.
Who is the man who talks in his sleep?
a)
Othello
b)
Cassio
c)
Iago
d)
Roderigo
11.
Cassio says the following: "Alas, poor rogue! I think, i' faith, she loves me." Who is Cassio talking about?
a)
Desdemona
b)
Emilia
c)
Roderigo
d)
Bianca
12.
Emilia stated that Desdemona gave up everything EXCEPT for which of the following to marry Othello:
a)
Many noble matches
b)
Her  & friends
c)
Her country
d)
Her money
13.
Why did Othello take Iago's word about so many things?
a)
Iago had been a loyal soldier.
b)
It never occurred to him that Iago may have ulterior motives.
c)
There was circumstantial evidence to support Iago.
d)
All of these
14.
Emilia assures Othello that Desdemona has never ...
a)
Whispered to Cassio or sent Emilia away when Cassio was around.
b)
Tried leaving Cypress without him.
c)
Knelt and prayed for forgiveness.
d)
Written letters to her father.