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WorksheetsOthello Quiz - I, i-ii + Notes
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
Where does Act I of Othello take place?
Venice, Italy
Rome, Italy
London, England
Paris, France
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
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
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.
An act is a smaller division within a scene.
True
False
A speech by one character to other characters on stage:
soliloquy
dialogue
aside
monologue
narration
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
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant, it is called _______________.
Dramatic irony
Verbal irony
Dialogue
Monologue
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.
Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?
Exposition
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
Which of the following words does NOT describe Iago?
intelligent
manipulative
deceptive
comical
Who was chosen over Iago to be promoted in military ranking?
Cassio
Roderigo
Othello
Brabantio
True/False: Iago plans to undermine and bring about Othello's ruin by appearing one way but acting another way in reality.
True
False
When Iago is telling Brabantio about Othello and Desdemona running away together, why does he use a bunch of animalistic imagery?
to paint a vivid picture of the deception
to create a playful tone
to convince Brabantio that it is all a misunderstanding
to calm Brabantio down before he hurts Othello
Brabantio is a prejudiced old man with a disgusting outlook on anyone different from him--a rich, upper class, white Venetian. Which of the following is NOT a reason why he is so angry about Othello and Desdemona?
Othello is black/dark skinned and Desdemona is not
Brabantio had plans for Desdemona, and she has ruined those plans by disobeying him
Othello is a military general instead of an upper class Venetian citizen
Othello is well liked and respected in their society, despite being a foreigner
Why is Othello called before the Duke at first?
the Turks are approaching Cyprus
Cyprus is falling
Brabantio demands it
Iago sets up a meeting to help with the situation between Othello and Brabantio
