OTHELLO - ACT III

QUESTION 1

What are the clowns and musicians doing in front of the castle?

QUESTION 2

For what purpose is Cassio there?

QUESTION 3

Cassio asks Iago to ask whom to make an appointment for him to see Desdemona?

QUESTION 4

What is ironic about Iago's statement that he will "devise a means to draw the Moor out of the way?"

QUESTION 5

Emilia brings what good news to Cassio?

QUESTION 6

How does this scene show you that Othello is a busy man?

QUESTION 7

Who bears letters for Othello in this short scene?

QUESTION 8

Why is this a good time for Iago to act?

QUESTION 9

Who says she will gladly speak in Cassio's behalf?

QUESTION 10

What is Cassio afraid will happen if too much time passes before he can speak to Desdemona?

QUESTION 11

What is Iago's purpose when tries to deny he just saw Cassio leaving Desdemona after he said the line, "Ha! I like not that."?

QUESTION 12

Desdemona is so willing to speak to Cassio because she really loves him and wants to have an affair with him.

True

False

QUESTION 13

Desdemona's requests on Cassio's behalf annoy Othello because he is suspicious that she has romantic feelings for Cassio.

True

False

QUESTION 14

What tactic is Iago using when he keeps echoing Othello?

QUESTION 15

Who says-O beware my lord of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster that doth mock the meat it feeds on.

QUESTION 16

What does Othello say is regards to feeling jealous about Desdemona?

QUESTION 17

Paraphrase the line-In Venice they do let heaven see the pranks they do not show their husbands. Who says it to whom and what does it imply about Venetian women?

QUESTION 18

Who brings up Brabantio's words about Desdemona lying to Othello?

QUESTION 19

Why does Iago say he is telling Othello about Desdemona and Cassio?

QUESTION 20

What does Othello tell Iago to do regarding Desdemona?

QUESTION 21

What does Othello say he regrets he has done?

QUESTION 22

What does Othello think the moment he sees Desdemona?

QUESTION 23

When Desdemona notices that something is wrong with Othello, what does he say is causing his suffering?

QUESTION 24

With what does Desdemona try to wipe his brow? How does he react?

QUESTION 25

What then happens to Desdemona's handkerchief?

QUESTION 26

What does Iago say that he is going to do with it?

QUESTION 27

What does Othello mean when he says, "I swear tis better to be abused than to know 't a little?"

QUESTION 28

What does Othello demand from Iago before he will believe that Desdemona is unfaithful?

QUESTION 29

What two"proof" does Iago give him?

QUESTION 30

What orders does Othello give Iago concerning Cassio?

QUESTION 31

What does Othello intend to do to Desdemona?

QUESTION 32

What position does Iago obtain by the end of Act 3 - Scene 3?

QUESTION 33

What character is humorously playing with words in this scene? What word has double meaning in this passage and is used as a pun (a play on a word having the same sound but different meanings)? What are its two meanings?

QUESTION 34

What is Desdemona aware that she has lost, and why is she desperate to find it?

QUESTION 35

When Emilia asks Desdemona if Othello has ever been jealous, what does Desdemona reply?

QUESTION 36

What does Othello mean when he says that Desdemona's hand is liberal?

QUESTION 37

Why does Othello say he needs Desdemona's handkerchief?

QUESTION 38

What particular handkerchief does he want? Why is it so special? What is its complete history?

QUESTION 39

Emilia is sure Othello is jealous. What comment does she make about the general treatment of women by men?

QUESTION 40

Why Cassio arrives with Iago, why is Cassio so upset?

QUESTION 41

What does Desdemona tell him to do? How does she try to explain Othello's behavior?

QUESTION 42

Emilia thinks Othello is angry at whom? Why does Desdemona disagree with her?

QUESTION 43

Who is Bianca? Why is she so angry with Cassio?

QUESTION 44

What gift did Casso give Desdemona to appease her?

QUESTION 45

Why doesn't this tactic work?

QUESTION 46

When does Cassio say he plans to see Bianca again?

QUESTION 47

What literary technique does Shakespeare use when he includes the scene of the clowns and inharmonious musicians?

QUESTION 48

What does Desdemona promise Cassio?

QUESTION 49

What is Cassio afraid will happen if too much time passes before he can speak to Othello?

QUESTION 50

Why do Desdemona's requests on Cassio's behalf annoy Othello?

QUESTION 51

Who says and to whom, "O' beware my lord of jealousy. It is the green eyed monster that doth mock the meat it feeds on"? Why is this statement ironic? Who is the most jealous person in the play?

QUESTION 52

When Iago says that jealousy is a "green eyed monster," Shakespeare is using what literary technique? What type of figurative language is a direct comparison of two unlike things?

QUESTION 53

What does Othello say that he regrets hehas done?

QUESTION 54

When Desdemona recognizes that something is wrong with Othello, what does he tell her is causing his suffering?

QUESTION 55

With what does Desdemona try to wipe Othello's brow?

QUESTION 56

Who "filches"(steals) Desdemona's handkerchief? Why?

QUESTION 57

What does Othello demand from Iago before he will believe that Desdemona is unfaithful?

QUESTION 58

What two "proofs" does Iago give him?

QUESTION 59

What does Othello tell Iago to do within three days?

QUESTION 60

What reward does Othello give to Iago?

QUESTION 61

What is Desdemona aware that she has lost? Why is she so desperate to find it?

QUESTION 62

What does Othello say is the reason that he needs the handkerchief? What is the real reason he wants to see it?

QUESTION 63

What does the "magic" of the handkerchief ensure in the marriage?

QUESTION 64

What comment does Emilia make about the general treatment of women by men?

QUESTION 65

Why does Desdemona tell Cassio to be patient?

QUESTION 66

Who is Bianca, why is she angry with Cassio, and what does he give her to copy?

QUESTION 67

Make a reading response log Othello - Act III.

1. Language Response:

Choose lines that struck you as particularly effective, thought provoking, or unusual.

Write down the line and your thoughts about it.

2. Characterization: Cite a line or incident that expanded your understanding of the motives of one of the major characters. How did this line or incident affect your understanding of the play?

3. Thought Questions: Write down at least FIVE questions that came to your mind about the reading. This may include predictions you may make or problems you are having with understanding language or events in the play.