Don’t be fooled by the comedic interlude with the clowns and musicians, the real tragedy is already moving behind the scenes. In this Othello Act 3 Scene 1 Quiz you will see if you were paying attention to Cassio’s desperate attempts to regain favour. He believes that some music and a demand upon Emilia will solve his problems with the general. Now, let’s see if you can remember who he turns to first.
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Othello Act 3 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Who enters the scene first in Act 3 Scene 1?
- Who is Cassio speaking with at the beginning of the scene?
- What does Cassio request from the musicians?
- What is Othello’s reaction to the music according to the clown?
- Who does Cassio send to speak with Emilia?
- Why does Cassio want to speak with Emilia?
- Who promises to help Cassio gain an audience with Desdemona?
- What is Emilia’s relationship to Iago?
- What is Emilia’s relationship to Desdemona?
- Why does Cassio believe Desdemona can help him?
- What does Iago pretend to do when he enters?
- What does Iago tell Cassio about Othello’s mood?
- What tone does Cassio use when speaking of Othello?
- Who enters the scene after Iago leaves?
- What message does Emilia bring to Cassio?
- Where does Emilia tell Cassio Desdemona is waiting?
- What emotion does Cassio express when Emilia offers hope?
- What is Emilia’s attitude toward Cassio’s situation?
- How does Emilia describe Othello’s current feelings toward Cassio?
- What does Cassio say he will never do again?
- How does Cassio view Iago in this scene?
- What theme begins to develop more clearly in this scene?
- What dramatic purpose does this short scene serve?
- What does Iago intend to do after this scene?
- What role does the clown play in the opening?
- What word best describes Cassio’s behavior toward Emilia?
- What does Emilia reveal about Desdemona’s feelings toward Cassio?
- How does Shakespeare contrast Cassio and Iago in this scene?
- What motif continues to build throughout the scene?
- How does the scene end?