Overview and Key Scenes (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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Around what year is Othello believed to have been written?
Around what year is Othello believed to have been written?
1603
What is Othello's primary tragic flaw (hamartia)?
What is Othello's primary tragic flaw (hamartia)?
Jealousy
What is Iago's military position in the play?
What is Iago's military position in the play?
Ensign
Which act represents the climactic turning point of the tragedy?
Which act represents the climactic turning point of the tragedy?
Act III
What does jealousy get metaphorically called in the play?
What does jealousy get metaphorically called in the play?
The green-eyed monster
What do the white wedding sheets symbolise for Desdemona?
What do the white wedding sheets symbolise for Desdemona?
Her virginal innocence
How does Cyprus differ from Venice in the play's geography?
How does Cyprus differ from Venice in the play's geography?
It's more isolated & dangerous
What object does Iago use as fabricated evidence of unfaithfulness?
What object does Iago use as fabricated evidence of unfaithfulness?
The handkerchief
Which character ultimately exposes Iago's deception?
Which character ultimately exposes Iago's deception?
Emilia
What type of verse does Othello speak in Act I to show nobility?
What type of verse does Othello speak in Act I to show nobility?
Elevated blank verse