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Use excerpt below to answer questions "Now, by yond marble heaven, In the due ...

Use excerpt below to answer questions
"Now, by yond marble
heaven,
In the due reverence of a sacred vow
I here enrage my words." (Shakespeare's Othello)

What incident ignited the excerpt above?
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  • A The taking of a vow of revenge
  • B Othello's rage about Desdemona's betrayal
  • C Lago's conspiracy with Brabantio to kill Othello
  • D Desdemona and Emilia's discussion on the lost handkerchief
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Lago played upon Othello's insecurities, reminding him of Cassio's outstanding qualities, this accumulated to vexing Othello and luring him into thinking of Desdemona's betrayal.

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