Othello Quiz - I, i-ii + Notes

Who are the main characters introduced in Act I, scenes i-ii (only)?

• Othello

  Iago

  Roderigo

  Brabantio

  the Duke

  Desdemona

  Cassio

• Othello

  Iago

  Roderigo

• Othello

  Desdemona

• Iago

  Roderigo

  Brabantio

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Where does Act I of Othello take place?

• Venice, Italy

• Rome, Italy

• London, England

• Paris, France

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What is the conflict between Othello and Iago?

• The conflict between Othello and Iago is based on a power struggle for control of the army as General

• The conflict between Othello and Iago is based on a misunderstanding that spirals out of control

• The conflict between Othello and Iago is based on a disagreement over a woman

• The conflict between Othello and Iago is based on Iago's jealousy and desire for revenge against Othello, which leads to a series of manipulations and lies

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How does Iago manipulate Roderigo?

• By promising to make him rich if he helps Iago in his plan

• By threatening to harm him if he doesn't do what Iago wants

• By convincing him that he can win over Desdemona's love if he helps Iago in his plan to destroy Othello

• By telling him that Desdemona is in love with Cassio and not him

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What is the play's background and genre?

• Othello is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare.

• Othello is a comedy written by William Shakespeare.

• Othello is a novel written by William Shakespeare.

• Othello is a poem written by William Shakespeare.

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An act is a smaller division within a scene.

• True

• False

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A speech by one character to other characters on stage:

• soliloquy

• dialogue

• aside

• monologue

• narration

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What is a soliloquy?

• A speech by one character just to the audience

• A speech by one character to other characters

• A comment made by one character to the audience

• Words spoken by the play's narrator

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When what is said is the opposite of what is meant, it is called _______________.

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

• Dialogue

• Monologue

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Which of the following statements are TRUE?

(check all that apply)

• Drama is written to be performed on stage, not merely read.

• An idiom is a phrase meant to be taken literally.

• Irony is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

• Acts can be divided into smaller scenes.

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