Starter quiz
- Why is Act 3 Scene 3 of 'Othello' called 'The Temptation' scene?
- Desdemona tempts Cassio to have an affair with her
- Cassio tempts Desdemona to run away with him
- Iago tempts Othello to probe for more information about Desdemona's 'infidelity' ✓
- Iago tempts Othello to divorce Desdemona
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- What biblical role does Iago represent in Act 3 Scene 3 of 'Othello' and why?
- Adam because his innocence is corrupted
- God because he has complete control over Othello
- Serpent because he tempts and manipulates Othello ✓
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- ''No, Iago, I’ll see before I doubt." What does this quote show about Othello's initial reaction to Iago's manipulation in Act 3 Scene 3 of 'Othello'?
- he is gullible
- he is independent ✓
- he is savage
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- How does Othello react to Iago's suggestions by the end of Act 3 Scene 3 of 'Othello'?
- he is suspicious ✓
- he is calm and doesn't doubt Desdemona at all
- he wants to kill Cassio and Desdemona
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- How can Act 3 Scene 3 of 'Othello' be seen as the peripeteia?
- Othello shows his insecurities, feels indebted to Iago and remarks he is doomed ✓
- Othello sees Desdemona and Cassio kissing
- Othello, consumed by jealousy, falls into a trance
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- Which quote reflects that Othello's imminent downfall is inevitable in 'Othello'?
- "Tis destiny unshunnable, like death" ✓
- "I am abused"
- "O curse of marriage, That we can call these delicate creatures ours"
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