Othello: Act II Quiz

  1. Where does Act II, Scene 1 take place?
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  2. What news does Othello bring regarding the Turks?
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  3. How does Iago convince Roderigo that Cassio must be dishonored and "removed"?
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  4. Explain how Iago engineered Cassio's disgrace.
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Who said it, and what is he/she talking about?

  1. "Tis monstrous.  Iago, who began't?"
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  2. "...I love thee;
    But never more be officer of mine."

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  3. "Out general's wife is now the general...Confess yourself freely to her."
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  4. "So will I turn her virtue into pitch,
    And out of her own goodness make the net
    That shall enmesh them all."

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