Othello

by

William Shakespeare

Othello: Act 3, scene 4 Quiz 8 questions

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What does the shift from the jealous Othello at the end of Act 3, Scene 3 to Desdemona in this scene emphasize?
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Desdemona's cunning nature
The complexity of their relationship
Desdemona's innocence and virtue
The humor of the situation
What is Emilia's response to Desdemona's question about what happened to the handkerchief?
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She admits to stealing it
She blames someone else for its disappearance
She says she doesn't know
She reveals Iago's plot to Desdemona
What is the symbolic and thematic significance of the handkerchief's origin as something given to Othello's mother by an Egyptian sorceress?
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It connects the handkerchief to Othello's non-white background
It connects the handkerchief to the theme of illusion
It connects the handkerchief to the idea of a threatening woman
All of the above
What does Desdemona do when Othello demands that she go get the handkerchief?
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She admits that she has lost it
She tries to change the subject back to Cassio's suit
She goes to find the handkerchief immediately
She accuses Othello of being overly suspicious
What is one of Iago's main methods of controlling what is going on around him?
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By manipulating others through threats
By using blackmail to get other characters to do as he wants
By controlling the flow of information between other characters
By learning and then revealing the secret intentions of other characters
Why does Desdemona believe that if she hasn't been unfaithful that Othello can't possibly be jealous?
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She doesn't understand that a skillful liar can twist reality to look like something else
She believes that Othello is too virtuous and strong to be afflicted by jealousy
She understands that jealousy can make people see things that aren't there
All of the above
What does Emilia say about jealousy?
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It grows by feeding on itself
It is in the end a sign of love
Those who feel it deserve no love
It is felt by the weak and insecure
What role does Bianca serve in the play?
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To demonstrate that only men can be jealous
To provide a contrast with Desdemona
To be a loyal friend to Desdemona
To be Iago's secret lover