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Othello Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz
Othello Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz
What does Iago reveal about his plan in his soliloquy?
He will expose Emilia’s secret
He will flee from Cyprus
He will frame Cassio as Desdemona’s lover
He will kill Othello himself
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How does Cassio greet Desdemona when she arrives?
With gallant courtesy
With mockery
With suspicion
With silence
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Where does Act 2 Scene 1 take place?
At sea on a ship
In Venice
On the island of Cyprus
In Othello’s home
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What does Iago tell Roderigo to do to help his plan?
Spy on Emilia
Spread rumors about Othello
Provoke Cassio into a fight
Flirt with Desdemona
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What does Iago persuade Roderigo to believe?
That Othello will abandon her
That Cassio will kill Othello
That Desdemona plans to leave Cyprus
That Desdemona loves Cassio
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Who arrives next after Cassio?
The Duke and Brabantio
Desdemona, Emilia, and Iago
Montano’s soldiers
Roderigo and Lodovico
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What theme does Iago begin to manipulate in this scene?
Honor
Revenge
Jealousy
Loyalty
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What motif is reinforced by the storm and reunion?
Peace and restoration
Greed and ambition
Silence and obedience
Chaos and passion
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Who arrives first safely in Cyprus?
Cassio
Othello
Desdemona
Iago
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What news does Montano receive about the Turkish fleet?
It has been destroyed by the storm
It has captured a Venetian ship
It has reached Cyprus safely
It is advancing toward Venice
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What is Desdemona most concerned about upon landing?
Her father’s anger
The state of Cyprus
Othello’s safety
Her marriage ceremony
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Who expresses faith in Othello’s leadership of Cyprus?
Cassio
Desdemona
Iago
Montano
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What threat dominates the beginning of the scene?
A violent storm at sea
A mutiny among soldiers
A plague outbreak
A battle between Turks and Venetians
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What does Iago say about women in his mocking speech?
They are wiser than men
They are loyal and pure
They are deceitful and vain
They are silent and obedient
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How does Cassio speak of Othello before his arrival?
With resentment and jealousy
With fear and caution
With indifference
With admiration and respect
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What emotion does Iago exploit in Roderigo?
Guilt
Fear
Lust
Greed
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Who does Iago believe will be easy to manipulate?
Cassio
Roderigo
The Duke
Montano
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What does Othello say upon seeing Desdemona?
“If it were now to die, ’twere now to be most happy.”
“My love doth grow with distance.”
“She has deceived her father, and may thee.”
“War calls me hence again.”
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What does Iago plan to do with what he saw?
Warn Desdemona of rumors
Use it to convince Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful
Report Cassio to Othello
Tell Montano the truth
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Who challenges Iago’s cynical view of women?
Montano
Emilia
Bianca
Desdemona
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What reaction does Iago have to Cassio greeting Desdemona politely?
He plans to use it to suggest infidelity
He warns Cassio to behave
He praises Cassio’s manners
He tells Othello immediately
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How does Iago describe Othello’s personality in private?
Open and trusting
Proud and deceitful
Suspicious and cruel
Lazy and cowardly
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How does the scene conclude?
With Iago revealing his plot to the audience
With Desdemona leaving Cyprus
With Cassio departing for Venice
With Othello commanding his troops
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Who accompanies Desdemona to Cyprus?
The Duke and Senators
Iago and Emilia
Cassio and Roderigo
Montano and Lodovico
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What does Iago notice during Othello and Desdemona’s reunion?
Cassio taking Desdemona’s hand
Roderigo whispering to the guards
Montano watching silently
Emilia speaking privately to Othello
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How does Othello greet Desdemona upon his arrival?
With confusion
With jealousy
With joy and affection
With cold formality
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What mood dominates the scene before Othello’s arrival?
Tense and violent
Serious and fearful
Lighthearted and playful
Quiet and solemn
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What is Iago’s opinion of Cassio’s character?
That he is disloyal and weak
That he is brave but foolish
That he is proud and dishonest
That he is too courteous and likely to charm women
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What does Iago say about Emilia in front of others?
That she talks too much
That she is the perfect wife
That she fears Desdemona
That she is shy and gentle
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How does Desdemona respond to Iago’s sexist remarks?
She laughs them off cleverly
She becomes offended
She walks away
She scolds him
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