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Othello Act III Scene 2-3
Directions: In order to facilitate class discussion, you should answer the following questions
after reading Othello.
1. Is Emilia part of Iago’s plot, or does she truly believe that Iago is saddened by what
happened to Cassio?
2. Cassio knows he is going to get his job back, so what worries him now?
3. For what two reasons does Desdemona agree to plead Cassio’s case?
4. What is Iago referring to when he says, “Ha! I like not that.”
5. Desdemona pleads Cassio’s case, and Othello agrees to reinstate him. What happens next?
6. After Othello repeatedly urges lago to tell him what’s on his mind, Iago says “O, beware, my
lord, of jealousy; / It is the green-eyed monster, which doth mock / The meat it feeds on.” What
is Othello’s response? What two literary terms are used in this quote?
7. What does Iago say about the women of Venice?
8. Why might Othello be inclined to believe this or, at least, not dismiss it immediately?
9. What echo of Brabantio’s earlier warning does Iago give Othello?
10. In his duplicitous fashion, what statements does Iago make about Desdemona and Othello?
11. Desdemona’s handkerchief becomes an important part of the plot. Why did Desdemona
produce it? What happens to it? What does Emilia plan to do with it? Finally, who gets it, and
what is to be done with it?
12. A. Othello returns and is quite upset. Why?
B. What general comment about mankind does Othello make?
C. How is one thing he says able to be taken two ways?
D. What warning does he give Iago?
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B)
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13. What proof of Desdemona’s disloyalty does Iago give Othello?
14. What is Iago’s final proof?
15. At this point what is Othello’s mood?
16. Othello makes Iago his lieutenant. What task is Iago to perform?