Othello Act 4, Scene 1

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?

• Iago is attempting to convince Othello that Desdemona is plotting against him. As a result, Othello becomes suspicious of everyone around him.
• Iago is attempting to manipulate Othello by convincing him that Desdemona is being unfaithful. As a result, Othello becomes consumed by jealousy and anger.
• Iago is attempting to help Othello overcome his jealousy. As a result, Othello becomes more trusting and forgiving.
• Iago is attempting to persuade Othello to leave Desdemona and marry someone else. As a result, Othello becomes heartbroken and devastated.

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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."?

• Honesty and integrity
• Kindness and compassion
• Manipulation and deceit
• Trust and loyalty

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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

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What does Othello threaten based on what he hears?

• Kills Desdemona

• Apologizes to Desdemona

• Forgives Desdemona

• Divorces Desdemona

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Who is Iago really going to talk to Cassio about?

• Desdemona
• Othello
• Emilia
• Bianca

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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.

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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.

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What does Iago use to manipulate Othello's thoughts and emotions?

• Honesty and integrity

• Kindness and compassion

• Manipulation and deceit

• Trust and loyalty

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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

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What does Othello do when Desdemona says she is happy to return to Venice?

• Laughs at Her

• Slaps Her

• Forgives Her

• Embraces her

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