Othello and Iago Scene Analysis

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What is Bianca's reaction when Cassio tells her he no longer wishes to see her?

She becomes sad and leaves without saying a word.

She apologizes for her behavior and asks Cassio to reconsider.

She becomes angry and accuses Cassio of giving her a love token from another woman. (correct)

She laughs and forgives him immediately.

Why does Iago goad Othello about a woman being naked with a man?

To show that he understands Othello's concerns.

To make Othello jealous of Desdemona.

To convince Othello that it is unacceptable behavior.

To provoke Othello and plant doubts in his mind about Desdemona's fidelity. (correct)

What is Iago's hidden intention while joking with Cassio about Bianca?

To make Othello believe that Cassio is speaking about Desdemona. (correct)

To make Cassio feel embarrassed and guilty.

To expose Bianca's true feelings for Cassio.

To help Cassio reconcile with Bianca.

What does Othello focus obsessively on during his conversation with Iago?

The handkerchief given to Desdemona. Signup and view all the answers

What does Iago plan to make Cassio retell to Othello?

The story of where, when, how, and how often he has slept with Desdemona. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Iago want Othello to observe Cassio's face during their conversation?

To see if Cassio looks guilty while speaking. Signup and view all the answers

What does Iago insinuate about Desdemona's unfaithfulness to goad Othello?

That she has given away her handkerchief to Cassio. Signup and view all the answers

What is Othello's reaction to Iago's insinuations about Desdemona's unfaithfulness?

He falls into a trance. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Iago want Othello to observe Cassio's face during their conversation?

To gauge Othello’s reaction based on Cassio's story. Signup and view all the answers

What is Iago's true intention with Cassio regarding Desdemona?

To make Cassio laugh by joking about Bianca. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Iago mention Bianca in his plan involving Cassio and Othello?

To create a diversion and cover up the true intentions of the conversation. Signup and view all the answers

How does Iago manipulate Othello's perception of Cassio and Desdemona?

By making Othello believe that Cassio is joking with him about Desdemona. Signup and view all the answers

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What is Bianca's reaction when Cassio tells her he no longer wishes to see her?

Why does Iago goad Othello about a woman being naked with a man?

What is Iago's hidden intention while joking with Cassio about Bianca?

What does Othello focus obsessively on during his conversation with Iago?

What does Iago plan to make Cassio retell to Othello?

Why does Iago want Othello to observe Cassio's face during their conversation?

What does Iago insinuate about Desdemona's unfaithfulness to goad Othello?

What is Othello's reaction to Iago's insinuations about Desdemona's unfaithfulness?

Why does Iago want Othello to observe Cassio's face during their conversation?

What is Iago's true intention with Cassio regarding Desdemona?

Why does Iago mention Bianca in his plan involving Cassio and Othello?

How does Iago manipulate Othello's perception of Cassio and Desdemona?

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