Student Name: *Student ID: *1.Othello’s words in lines 20-21 and lines 27-28 primarily emphasizeIago's reservationsIago's imprudenceOthello's cautiousnessOthello's attentivenessOthello's suggestibility2.In line 45, the word “then” suggests that Iago’s opinion that Cassio is honest is based uponOthello's high opinion of CassioCassio’s outward presentation of himself as an honest manOthello’s agreement with Iago’s statement (line 53)Iago’s longstanding friendship with and understanding of CassioCassio’s past friendship with and loyalty to Othello and Desdemona3.In line 52, the words “that all slaves are free to” refers to the fact that slaves have the freedom toutter their own thoughtskeep their own thoughts privatedecide whether to obey their mastersrefuse to speak when questionedinsist on knowing the thoughts of others4.Iago employs rhetorical questions in lines 54-58 primarily in order toexpand on the argument he is makingengage Othello in dialoguepersuade Othello to share his perspectivesuggest that he mistrusts his own suspicionsreveal his true feelings about Cassio5.In lines 62-72, Iago presents himself to Othello asimperiousobsequiousself-deprecatingomniscientconfused6.The phrase “my purse” in line 76 can be understood to representpersonal powermonetary wealthprized jewelsa family cresta pocketbook7.In this passage, which of the following generalizations is NOT presented by Iago?A person’s suspicions almost always turn out to be justified.All people have both pure and impure thoughts.It is wrong to present a false appearance to others.It is especially painful to be betrayed by a person one loves deeply.A person’s reputation is more valuable than any material possession.
