Othello: Act Two

Act Two begins in

• Venice

• Rome

• Cyprus

• Northern Africa

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Whose ship arrives LAST in Cyprus?

• Cassio's

• Iago and Desdemona's

• Montano's

• Othello's

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What is going on at sea as Act Two begins?

• Ships collided

• There is a huge storm and the Turks are destroyed

• Othello attacks the Turks

• Cassio attacks the Turks

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Who is Emilia?

• Cassio's lover

• Iago's wife

• Iago's sister

• Desdemona's sister

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How would you describe Iago's viewpoint of women?

• respectful

• misogynistic

• appreciative

• uplifting

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How does Cassio greet Emilia and Desdemona when they arrive in Cyprus?

• Kisses them

• Ignores them

• Shakes their hands

• Waves hello

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Iago is often heard talking "aside", or to himself. This is an example of this literary device:

• personification

• repetition

• dramatic irony

• simile

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How does Desdemona act when Iago insults women?

• She cries

• She calls for her husbands help

• She laughs and entertains Iago's wit

• She slaps Iago

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What are Iago and Cassio supposed to be doing when Othello and Desdemona go off to bed?

• Fighting the Turks

• Keeping watch

• Playing checkers

• Recruiting new soldiers

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What does Iago attempt to get Cassio to do BEFORE he offers him wine?

• Speak flirtatiously and disrespectfully of Desdemona

• Steal Othello's ship

• Attack Cyprus

• Flirt with other women

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