Acts I and II Quiz

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You can use the book for the quiz, but this is to be done INDIVIDUALLY

I.

Character paragraph:

1.

In a well-structured paragraph, make a claim about who you think is the most interesting character so far. Justify your claim with concrete details and with at least one quote from the text.

II.

Act II Questions

1.

Explain Emilia and Iago’s relationship (make inferences from their language). Include at least one quote in your answer.

2.

How does Iago persuade Cassio to go to Desdemona? Include at least one quote in your answer.

3.

Iago is convincing Roderigo that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio. What arguments does he use? Summarize his argument and then write out two of Iago’s statements that contain his argument.

4.

After Roderigo leaves, Iago gives a soliloquy. Write two quotes (partial quotes are fine) that tell us something about Iago’s motivation or personality. After each quote explain what the quote tells us.

You can use the book for the quiz, but this is to be done INDIVIDUALLY

I.

Character paragraph:

1.

In a well-structured paragraph, make a claim about who you think is the most interesting character so far. Justify your claim with concrete details and with at least one quote from the text.

II.

Act II Questions

1.

Explain Emilia and Iago’s relationship (make inferences from their language). Include at least one quote in your answer.

2.

How does Iago persuade Cassio to go to Desdemona? Include at least one quote in your answer.

3.

Iago is convincing Roderigo that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio. What arguments does he use? Summarize his argument and then write out two of Iago’s statements that contain his argument.

4.

After Roderigo leaves, Iago gives a soliloquy. Write two quotes (partial quotes are fine) that tell us something about Iago’s motivation or personality. After each quote explain what the quote tells us.

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