What else does Iago do to divert Othello’s suspicion from his own motives? He begs Othello not to take his concerns too seriously. He refuses to discuss the matter, after first voicing his concerns. He encourages Othello to speak directly to Cassio of the matter. He suggests that Othello ask Emilia what she thinks of Desdemona. He asks Othello if he has any reason to fear Cassio’s ambition. Which statement best describes the way in which Iago plants suspicion in Othello’s mind? He pretends to be reluctant to speak against Cassio, due to his loyalty. He accuses Desdemona of infidelity as soon as he has a chance. He tells Othello that his wife Emilia has hinted at Desdemona’s unhappiness. He suggests that such a beautiful woman as Desdemona is desired by all. He urges Othello to pressure his wife to swear loyalty to him. 7. Which statement from Scene 1 best expresses the dramatic irony of Act 3? “No, I hear not your honest friend, I hear you.” “The Moor replies / That he you hurt is of great fame in Cyprus.” “I never knew / A Florentine more kind and honest.” “And when I love thee not, / Chaos is come again.” “Do not doubt, Cassio, / But I will have my lord and you again / as friendly as you were.” 8. When Othello insists that Iago provide proof, or “a living reason” that Desdemona may be cheating on him, what lie does Iago tell? He overheard Desdemona and Cassio planning a tryst. He heard Cassio talking in his sleep about Desdemona. He surprised Desdemona in a weak moment, and she confessed. In what way is Othello’s speech toward Desdemona different at the end of Act 2, compared to earlier in the play? It is excessively affectionate. It is unusually loving. It includes a hint of pity. It borders on disrespect. It is devoid of any feeling. He forced Cassio to admit that he had kissed Desdemona. He saw Emilia convey a letter from Desdemona to Cassio. Where does the first scene in Act 3 take place? at the edge of the sea, where several ships have gat