othello act 3
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Items in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Slide 2 - Slide
What is the setting in act 2?
A
Italy
B
Spain
C
Cyprus
D
England
Slide 3 - Quiz
Why did the Turkish army never attack?
Slide 4 - Open question
Iago is addressing the audience all the time. What does he talk about?
A
His grudge that he does not have Cassio's job.
B
His intention to make Othello believe Desdemona loves Cassio
C
He makes funny remarks about drinking and cajoling
Slide 5 - Quiz
What is Cassio's weak point?
A
women
B
gambling
C
his health
D
alcohol
Slide 6 - Quiz
Why should Cassio not have joined the soldiers' party?
A
As a lieutenant he shouldn't drink with common soldiers.
B
He could know that he wouldn't be able to resist alcohol.
C
He had to protect Othello and Desdemona.
Slide 7 - Quiz
Whom does Iago tell about Cassio's supposed drinking problem?
Slide 8 - Open question
Who actually starts the fight that leads to Cassio's dismissal?
Slide 9 - Open question
For what reason(s) had Desdemona better refrain from asking Othello to rehabilitate Cassio?
1 Othello's a general, she should not question his decisions.
2 Othello might become jealous when she cares so much
about Cassio
1 Othello's a general, she should not question his decisions.
2 Othello might become jealous when she cares so much
about Cassio
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Slide 10 - Quiz
Cassio, I love thee
But never more be officer of mine.
What is the best characterization of the statement in the yellow box? It's
Othello: I know, Iago,
Thy honesty and love doth mince this matter,
Making it light to Cassio.
A
truthful
B
sympathetic
C
cruel
D
ironic
Slide 11 - Quiz
According to the article 'Othello's military significance', why does Othello believe Iago so easily?
Slide 12 - Open question
According to the article 'Othello's military significance', what makes Othello stand out?
A
His skin colour
B
His background as a slave
C
His rank as general
