| 1. Why does Iago like to see that Cassio is so friendly with Desdemona? | Iago hopes to make Othello jealous of Cassio by using Desdemona’s friendship with Cassio seem more like love. |
| 2. Who does Iago get to provoke Cassio to a fight? | Roderigo |
| 3. Why does Iago urge Cassio to drink to Othello’s health? | Cassio doesn’t usually drink, so he will become quickly drunk (and then fight/lose his position) |
| 4. What does Iago suggest Cassio to win his job back ? | Get Desdemona to speak to Othello about forgiving Cassio. |
| 5. How does Iago plan to get Othello to doubt Desdemona’s fidelity? | He will arrange times to see Cassio talking to Desdemona (about his lost job), thus making Othello suspicious of Desdemona. |
| 6. Why is Roderigo angry at the end of Act 2? | He was beaten by Cassio, Iago is taking his money and he still isn’t closer to having Desdemona. |
| What pattern can we see in Iago’s actions? | He does most evil when seeming to do most good. |
Othello Act 2 Review
August 29, 2019