Character Analysis (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What is Othello's position in the play?
What is Othello's position in the play?
A Moorish general in the Venetian army
What event initially sparks Iago's plot against Othello?
What event initially sparks Iago's plot against Othello?
Othello promoting Cassio over him
What does Desdemona do that Iago uses to make Othello jealous?
What does Desdemona do that Iago uses to make Othello jealous?
She intercedes for Cassio
Who warns Othello about jealousy being 'the green-eyed monster'?
Who warns Othello about jealousy being 'the green-eyed monster'?
Iago
What does Iago mean when he says 'I am not what I am'?
What does Iago mean when he says 'I am not what I am'?
His outward appearance hides true intent
What does Cassio lament losing after the drunken brawl?
What does Cassio lament losing after the drunken brawl?
His reputation
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of using to win Desdemona?
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of using to win Desdemona?
Witchcraft
How does Iago obtain Desdemona's handkerchief?
How does Iago obtain Desdemona's handkerchief?
Through Emilia, who gives it to him
How does the Duke treat Othello regarding Brabantio's accusation?
How does the Duke treat Othello regarding Brabantio's accusation?
Fairly, judging him by his merits
What does Othello do after discovering Iago deceived him?
What does Othello do after discovering Iago deceived him?
Takes his own life in remorse
To whom does Desdemona refer when speaking of 'a divided duty'?
To whom does Desdemona refer when speaking of 'a divided duty'?
Her father and her husband
What weakness does Cassio admit that leads to his downfall?
What weakness does Cassio admit that leads to his downfall?
Poor tolerance for drinking
What warning does Brabantio give Othello about Desdemona?
What warning does Brabantio give Othello about Desdemona?
She deceived her father, may deceive you
What brave act does Emilia perform in Act 5, Scene 2?
What brave act does Emilia perform in Act 5, Scene 2?
Exposes Iago's treachery publicly
Why does Othello kill Desdemona?
Why does Othello kill Desdemona?
He believes she was unfaithful