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What is the broader effect of the storm that wrecks the Turkish fleet?
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It eliminates the need for Othello's military leadership
It strengthens Othello's position in Cyprus
It increases the importance of Othello's military leadership
It shows Othello's weakness as a leader
When Desdemona hears that Cassio and Othello's ships lost contact during the storm, what does her reaction reveal about her?
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That she cares as much about her status as Othello's wife title as she does about Othello
That she is equally worried about the safety of Cassio and Othello
That she loves Othello and her immediate loyalty goes to him
All of the above
What does Iago say about women during his banter with Desdemona while waiting for Othello's ship to arrive in Cyprus?
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He admires their intelligence and beauty
He portrays them as deceptive and sex-starved
He says that they should have more independence
He thinks they should be treated with more respect
What does Iago tell the audience he plans to use as evidence of an affair between Cassio and Desdemona?
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The fact that Cassio gave Desdemona sidelong glance
The fact that Cassio and Desdemona shared a stolen kiss
The fact that Cassio took Desdemona's hand
The fact that Cassio gave Desdemona a handkerchief
What does Othello say about his happiness when he is reunited with Desdemona?
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He has everything he wants but is unhappy
He is happy to see Desdemona but regrets there was no battle
He wonders why she is standing among these other men at the dock
He is so happy and content that he is ready to die
What is Iago's intention when he makes Roderigo jealous of Cassio's chances with Desdemona?
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To inspire Roderigo to emulate Cassio
To create an alliance between Roderigo and Cassio
To make Roderigo angry at Desdemona
To get Roderigo to dislike Cassio
How does Iago manipulate Roderigo regarding Desdemona and Cassio's relationship?
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Iago gets Roderigo to read into mere appearances instead of recognizing reality
Iago gets Roderigo to behave toward Desdemona in a way that will make Cassio jealous
Iago plays on Roderigo's ambition to become a decorated military official
Iago invokes Roderigo's fear of losing his reputation as a sought-after romantic partner
What role does Iago take on as he regularly addresses the audience and lays out his plans for bringing Othello to ruin?
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A victim
A bystander
An actor
A director
