Othello Reading Quiz: Act 2
A short reading quiz on Act 2 of Othello.
ENGLISH 11AP – Literature and Composition
Quiz – Othello (Act II)
Name
Date Per.
Mr. Reed
1.With what phenomenon of nature does Act II open?
2.What is Montano’s position on Cyprus?
3.To whom does Cassio refer when he says, “our great captain’s captain”? (2.1.74)
4.To whom does Iago refer when he says, “would she give you so much of her lips/As of her tongue she oft bestows on me . . . “ (2.1.100-101)
5.To whom does Othello refer when he says, “O my fair warrior!” (2.1.182)
6.Who is the first character (other than Roderigo) whom Iago brings to ruin through temptation and deceit?
7.Of what weakness in his target (#6) does Iago take advantage?
8.Whom does the target (#6) wound – almost unto death?
9.What are the consequences for the target (#6)?
10.To whom does Iago direct his target (#6) to seek help?