othello act 3

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Today: Othello act 3

What is the setting in act 2?

1. Italy
2. Spain
3. Cyprus
4. England

Why did the Turkish army never attack?

What is Cassio's weak point?

1. women
2. gambling
3. his health
4. alcohol

Why should Cassio not have joined the soldiers' party?

1. As a lieutenant he shouldn't drink with common soldiers.
2. He should've known that he had a low tolerance for alcohol.
3. He had to protect Othello and Desdemona.

Whom does Iago tell about Cassio's supposed drinking problem?

Who actually starts the fight that leads to Cassio's dismissal?

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. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

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. 

1. truthful
2. sympathetic
3. cruel
4. ironic

Why does Othello believe Iago so easily?

Iago's manipulative techniques

Watch the video and describe the techniques Iago uses to manipulate Othello.