Othello (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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What percentage of literature marks does context account for?
What percentage of literature marks does context account for?
24%
In which year was Shakespeare born?
In which year was Shakespeare born?
1564
What was the name of Shakespeare's acting company?
What was the name of Shakespeare's acting company?
Lord Chamberlain's Men
Approximately how many plays did Shakespeare write?
Approximately how many plays did Shakespeare write?
37
Who wrote Gli Hecatommithi, the source for Othello's plot?
Who wrote Gli Hecatommithi, the source for Othello's plot?
Cinthio
When was Othello first performed?
When was Othello first performed?
1604
What does 'Renaissance' mean?
What does 'Renaissance' mean?
Rebirth
What type of government was Venice known for?
What type of government was Venice known for?
Republican
What did the term 'Moor' indicate to Shakespeare's audience?
What did the term 'Moor' indicate to Shakespeare's audience?
North African or Arab origin
What happened to women's property when they married?
What happened to women's property when they married?
It became their husband's property