Othello by William Shakespeare

What is the setting of the play Othello?

• Rome and Athens

• London and Paris

• Egypt and Greece

• Venice and Cyprus

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Who is the main antagonist in Othello?

• Desdemona

• Cassio

• Iago

• Emilia

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What is the tragic flaw of Othello?

• Excessive pride

• Lack of intelligence

• Lack of ambition

• Jealousy and insecurity

What is the handkerchief's significance in the play?

• It represents Othello's love for Desdemona and becomes a tool for manipulation and deception.

• It represents Desdemona's betrayal of Othello

• It is a sign of Othello's wealth and status

• It symbolizes Othello's loyalty to Iago

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How does Iago manipulate Othello?

• Deceit, manipulation, and planting seeds of doubt and jealousy

• Support and encouragement

• Kindness and understanding

• Open communication and honesty

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What is the climax of the play?

• The climax is when Othello realizes he has been deceived and kills Desdemona.

• The climax is when Iago reveals his plan to manipulate Othello.

• The climax is when Othello and Desdemona get married.

• The climax is when Othello and Desdemona have their first argument.

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What is the outcome of Othello's marriage?

• Happy

• Comedic

• Tragic

• Unremarkable

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What role does jealousy play in the plot?

• Jealousy has no impact on the plot

• Jealousy drives the actions of the characters and leads to tragic consequences.

• The plot is driven by love, not jealousy

• The characters are not affected by jealousy

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How does Othello's race affect the story?

• It causes him to be the villain of the story

• It makes him the hero of the story

• It leads to his outsider status and the prejudice he faces from other characters.

• It has no impact on the story

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What is the ultimate fate of Othello?

• He takes his own life

• He becomes a hermit and lives in seclusion

• He becomes a successful merchant

• He becomes the king of Venice