Question

Which of the following is NOT true based on the events of Othello, Act II?

1) Iago believes Desdemona will gladly try to help Cassio.
2) Iago believes that Desdemona's attempts to help Cassio will make her look bad.
3) Iago believes he can make Othello jealous of Cassio.
4) None of the above

Answer 1

In Othello, Act II, 2) Iago believes that Desdemona's attempts to help Cassio will make her look bad.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer to the question is 2) Iago believes that Desdemona's attempts to help Cassio will make her look bad.

In Act II of Othello, Iago manipulates events to make it seem like Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio.

He believes that if Desdemona tries to help Cassio, it will only further strengthen the appearance of an affair and ultimately make Desdemona look bad in Othello's eyes.

This is evident when Iago tells Cassio to ask Desdemona for help in reinstating him as Othello's lieutenant.

Iago is fully aware that Desdemona's attempts to aid Cassio will fuel Othello's jealousy and harm Desdemona's reputation.