Iago's Manipulations in Othello

A storm destroys the Turkish fleet, sparing the ship carrying Desdemona, Cassio, Rodrigo, Iago, and Emilia. Iago notices Cassio's friendship with Desdemona and plans to suggest an affair to ruin Cassio's position. Iago manipulates Rodrigo to fight Cassio, leading to Cassio's disgrace. Iago reveals his fears about Othello and Emilia and desires for Desdemona. During celebrations, Cassio, drunk, stabs Montano, leading to his dismissal by Othello. Iago advises Cassio to seek Desdemona's help, furthering his manipulation.

What event caused the Turkish fleet to be destroyed?

• A mutiny among the crew

• A storm at sea

• A battle with Othello's forces

• A fire on the ships

Who does Iago plan to manipulate to provoke Cassio?

• Montano

• Rodrigo

• Desdemona

• Emilia

What does Iago convince Rodrigo to do to Cassio?

• Befriend him

• Fight him

• Ignore him

• Steal from him

What does Iago suspect about Othello and Emilia?

• They are planning to leave Cyprus

• They have had an affair

• They have stolen from him

• They are plotting against him

What does Iago hope to achieve by making Othello suspect Desdemona?

• To gain Desdemona's affection

• To have Othello promote him

• To make Cassio the governor

• To cause a rift between Othello and Desdemona

What does Iago reveal to the audience about his feelings towards Desdemona?

• He wants to protect her

• He despises her

• He desires her

• He is indifferent to her

What is the occasion for the celebration announced by the herald?

• The birth of Othello's child

• The appointment of a new governor

• The arrival of the Venetian fleet

• The defeat of the Turks and Othello's wedding

How does Iago persuade Cassio to disgrace himself?

• By stealing his belongings

• By spreading rumors about him

• By encouraging him to drink

• By challenging him to a duel

Who does Cassio injure during the fight?

• Othello

• Montano

• Iago

• Rodrigo

What is the outcome of Cassio's drunken behavior?

• He is praised by Montano

• He is promoted

• He is dismissed by Othello

• He is forgiven by Desdemona