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Test your knowledge of Act 4, scene 2. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does Othello assume about Emilia's role in Desdemona's actions?
1 of 5
She is an unwitting pawn in the affair
She is helping Desdemona in her infidelity
She is trying to expose the truth
She is protecting Iago
How is Othello's payment to have Emilia guard the door of Desdemona's room an insult to Desdemona?
2 of 5
It signifies his belief that Desdemona can't control her own servant
It suggests that Desdemona is a whore whose time costs money
It indicates that Emilia's loyalty was never actually to Desdemona
All of the above
As Desdemona and Emilia talk with Iago about Othello's sudden jealousy, what is ironic about the suspicions Emilia voices?
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She guesses the perpetrator's motive but never suspects Iago is at fault
She realizes that Othello has been duped but never imagines he would dupe her
She thinks Othello is just stressed by politics and doesn't realize jealousy is his primary motivation
None of the above
What is significant about Roderigo wanting to give up and ask for the return of the jewels he gave to Iago?
4 of 5
It shows Roderigo's selfishness and carelessness
It demonstrates Roderigo's lack of commitment to Desdemona
It marks the first time Roderigo asserts his own free will
It indicates Roderigo's affections have shifted from Desdemona to someone else
How does Iago manipulate Roderigo to maintain control of the situation and stop Roderigo from revealing his schemes?
5 of 5
By convincing Roderigo to try and kill Cassio in order to keep Othello and Desdemona in Cyprus
By encouraging Roderigo to reveal his feelings to Desdemona directly
By suggesting that Roderigo should kill Othello now that Othello's jealousy has driven Desdemona away
By advising Roderigo to focus on other pursuits instead of Desdemona
