Introduction to 'Othello' and plot exploration
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- Q1Who is Othello from Shakespeare's 'Othello'?Iago's brotherA soldier in the Venetian armyA Moorish general of the Venetian army30s
- Q2How does Iago manipulate Othello in 'Othello'?Iago convinces Othello that his lieutenant, Cassio, is trying to usurp himIago convinces Othello that his wife's father wants to kill himIago convinces Othello that his wife, Desdemona, is cheating on him30s
- Q3What is tragic about the ending of 'Othello'?Desdemona and Othello divorceIago kills OthelloOthello kills Desdemona and himself30s
- Q4Who could be considered an outsider in the play 'Othello' and why?Othello - he is a black general in a society where racial prejudice was rifeIago - he is a mere soldier in a society where rank is valuedCassio - he is a Turkish lieutenant in a society that disapproved of invasion30s
- Q5In Shakespeare's 'Othello', how is Desdemona's father likely to react to her secret marriage to Othello and why?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q6Which event in the play 'Othello' could be seen as the climax?Othello sees that Cassio has Desdemona's handkerchiefOthello kills DesdemonaOthello and Desdemona elopeIago plants seeds of Desdemona's cheating30s