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Cymbeline Act 2 Scene 4 Quiz
Cymbeline Act 2 Scene 4 Quiz
What emotion does Iachimo exploit in Posthumus?
Fear
Jealousy
Gratitude
Ambition
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What does Iachimo’s deception fulfill from earlier acts?
The wager’s conclusion
Cloten’s ambition
The Queen’s warning
Cymbeline’s prophecy
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What theme of Shakespearean tragedy does this scene foreshadow?
Misunderstanding leading to ruin
War leading to victory
Royal power restoring order
Love conquering deceit
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Who are the two main characters in this scene?
Philario and Pisanio
Iachimo and Posthumus
Cymbeline and the Queen
Cloten and Imogen
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What does Posthumus vow to do after hearing Iachimo’s tale?
Challenge Cymbeline
Marry another woman
Return to Britain
Punish Imogen
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Where does Act 2 Scene 4 take place?
At Imogen’s chamber
In the Queen’s garden
At Philario’s house in Rome
In Cymbeline’s court
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What is the dramatic purpose of this scene?
To introduce the Roman invasion
To confirm Iachimo’s deceit and deepen conflict
To resolve Cymbeline’s family feud
To end Posthumus’s exile
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What detail of Imogen’s room does Iachimo describe to prove his story?
The Queen’s garden
Cymbeline’s throne room
The library of the court
The tapestry and furniture
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What does Philario’s presence in the scene emphasize?
Love versus honor
Reason versus passion
War versus peace
Loyalty versus treachery
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What emotion dominates Posthumus’s response?
Calm acceptance
Fearful doubt
Jealous rage
Joyful surprise
None
What does Posthumus call all women in his anger?
Courageous and wise
Innocent and pure
Kind and faithful
False and perjured
None
How does the scene end?
With Iachimo confessing
With Philario departing
With a letter from Imogen arriving
With Posthumus consumed by anger
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What is Philario’s attitude toward Iachimo’s story?
Amused and indifferent
Skeptical and cautious
Eager to believe
Confident and proud
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What does Iachimo claim upon his return from Britain?
That Cymbeline banished him
That he failed to meet Imogen
That he met Pisanio only
That he has seduced Imogen
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What object becomes the false symbol of Imogen’s betrayal?
The letter
The bracelet
The crown
The sword
None
How does Iachimo behave after deceiving Posthumus?
Confident and smug
Silent and thoughtful
Remorseful and afraid
Angry and defensive
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What theme does this scene strongly highlight?
Ambition and greed
Deception and jealousy
Honor and loyalty
War and peace
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What literary device dominates Iachimo’s speech?
Imagery and irony
Satire and parody
Pun and repetition
Alliteration and rhyme
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What physical proof does Iachimo show to convince Posthumus?
A letter from Cymbeline
A portrait of Imogen
A royal seal
Imogen’s bracelet
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Who tries to calm Posthumus during his outburst?
Lucius
Philario
Pisanio
Cymbeline
None
What does Posthumus throw away in despair?
His ring
A letter
His sword
His coin purse
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How does Iachimo describe Imogen’s supposed surrender?
As proud and angry
As cold and distant
As fearful and reluctant
As gentle and passionate
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How does Posthumus react to Iachimo’s claims?
He dismisses it as gossip
He laughs it off
He is furious and heartbroken
He challenges Iachimo again
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How does Shakespeare portray Posthumus in this scene?
As deceitful and cunning
As calm and rational
As indifferent and weak
As impulsive and emotional
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What does Iachimo’s success in deceit reveal about him?
He is brave and honorable
He is cunning but immoral
He is foolish and careless
He is loyal and generous
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Where did Iachimo steal the bracelet from?
The Queen’s chamber
Imogen’s wrist while she slept
Pisanio’s belongings
The palace vault
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What mark on Imogen’s body does Iachimo mention?
A scar on her hand
A birthmark on her neck
A ring on her finger
A mole near her breast
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What does Posthumus say about men’s trust in women?
That it brings them peace
That it makes them wise
That it leads to their downfall
That it earns them fortune
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Why does Posthumus believe Iachimo’s story?
Philario confirms it
He receives a letter of confession
He already doubted Imogen
The physical details seem too exact
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What wager did Iachimo make with Posthumus?
That he could steal the Queen’s ring
That he could win a duel
That he could outwit Cymbeline
That he could test Imogen’s virtue
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