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Othello - an overview

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What genre is the play 'Othello'

a)

Romance

b)

History play

c)

Domestic tragedy

d)

Tragedy

2.

Who is the main female character

a)

Amelia

b)

Desdemona

c)

Bianca

d)

Sandra

3.

Who is the tragic hero

a)

Iago

b)

Brabantio

c)

Othello

d)

Roderigo

4.

Who is the villain in 'Othello'?

a)

Iago

b)

Brabantio

c)

Othello

d)

Gratiano

5.

Where is the play first set?

a)

Cyprus

b)

Venice

c)

Rome

d)

Turkey

6.

Why is the play a tragedy?

a)

Because Othello and Desdemon get married

b)

Because Othello is manipulated by Iaga

c)

Because the play starts in a darkened street

d)

Because there are multiple deaths

7.

In the play, which countries at war?

a)

Turkey and Cyprus

b)

Turkey and Greece

c)

Italy and Spain

d)

Venice and Italy

8.

How are Iago's plans revealed to the audience

a)

Soliloquies

b)

Asides

c)

Dialogue

d)

Stage direction

9.

Who is first used by Iago as a means of seeking revenge?

a)

Brabantio

b)

Cassio

c)

Roderigo

d)

Othello

10.

Who does Iago infer is having an affair with Desdemona

a)

Brabantio

b)

Ludovico

c)

Roderigo

d)

Cassio