Why does Iago despise Othello?

Othello gave Cassio the promotion instead of Iago

What was Barbantio's opinion of Othello?

He doesn't support the marriage

What was the theme of the play?

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

What major role did the handkerchief play?

It was a piece of evidence to prove Desdemona's adultery

What does Barbantio think what Othello did to Desdemona?

He thinks that Othello put a spell on her

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Othello Quiz

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An Othello quiz which includes the plot, literary devices, and roles in the play.

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1
Why does Iago despise Othello?
Othello got promoted instead of Iago
Iago is racist
Othello gave Cassio the promotion instead of Iago
Othelo stole Desdemona from him
2
What is Othello's fatal flaw?
Trust no one
Easily manipulative
Never lose hope
Have faith
3
What was Barbantio's opinion of Othello?
He likes Othello
He doesn't support the marriage
He thinks of Othello as his son
He has respect for Othello
4
What was the theme of the play?
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
Trust no one
Always trust your friends
Love is not the best thing in life
5
Which of the following is not a motif?
Jealousy
Trust
Lying
Betrayal
6
What major role did the handkerchief play?
Shows Othello was cheating on Desdemona
Proof that Desdemona loves Othelo
It was a piece of evidence to prove Desdemona's adultery
Expresses that Iago loves Desdemona
7
Which characteristic shows that Iago is the antagonist?
Trustworthy
Loyalty
Helpful
Manupulative
8
What is the symbol of the handkerchief when it was first introduced?
Loyalty
Hatred
Love
Betrayal
9
Who else is in love with Desdemona?
Barbantio
Montano
Roderigo
Cassio
10
What did the Duke of Venice say about Othello?
He supports the marriage
He does not like Othello's wife
The Duke never met Othello
He hates Othello
11
How was the Army of Cyprus defeated?
There was no Army in Cyprus
A storm destroyed them
They surrendered
Othello and his Army defeated them
12
How does Iago describe jealousy?
Green Eyed Monster
Lioness Monster
Red eyed Monster
Downfall of all men
13
What was Lodovico's role in the play?
Uncle of Desdemona
Father of Emilia
Cousin of Desdemona
Governor of Cyprus
14
What does Barbantio think what Othello did to Desdemona?
Othello ran away from Desdemona
Othello gave Desdemona a handkerchief
He thinks that Othello put a spell on her
Othello broke Desdemona's heart
15
What type of irony is expressed when Iago tricks Othello into thinking Desdemona is cheating?
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Decietful Irony
Verbal Irony

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