We shift to the storm-swept island of Cyprus, where the Turkish fleet has been scattered and a new kind of war begins in the garrison. In this high-stakes military setting, Iago begins his psychological assault on Cassio’s reputation in the Othello Act 2 Quiz.
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Othello Act 2 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 2 of Othello take place?
- What natural event occurs before the scene begins?
- Who arrives in Cyprus first?
- What news does Cassio bring at the beginning of Act 2?
- Who is Montano?
- What does the storm symbolize in Act 2?
- Who arrives in Cyprus with Desdemona?
- What does Cassio do upon greeting Desdemona?
- How does Iago interpret Cassio’s behavior toward Desdemona?
- What is Iago’s next major plan in Act 2?
- What quality of Desdemona does Iago plan to use against her?
- What does Iago say about reputation in Act 2?
- Who arrives safely after the storm?
- What is Othello’s first concern upon landing in Cyprus?
- How does Othello greet Desdemona in Cyprus?
- What does Iago convince Roderigo to do?
- Who takes command of the night watch?
- What does Iago tell Cassio about drinking?
- How does Cassio behave after drinking?
- Who tries to stop Cassio and Montano from fighting?
- What happens to Montano during the fight?
- Who wakes Othello during the disturbance?
- How does Iago describe the brawl to Othello?
- What punishment does Othello give Cassio?
- How does Cassio feel after being dismissed?
- What advice does Iago give Cassio afterward?
- Why does Iago want Cassio to speak to Desdemona?
- What does Iago call jealousy in his soliloquy?
- What theme becomes central in Act 2?
- How does Act 2 end?