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1
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What is the famous quote that Othello says about his love for Desdemona?

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O, my soul’s joy! If after every tempest come such calms, may the winds blow till they have waken’d death!

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True or False: Iago’s manipulation is a central theme in Othello.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Iago famously states, ‘I am not what I am.’ What does this quote reveal about his character?

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It reveals his duplicity and deceit.

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Which character says, ‘I have not deserved this’?

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Othello

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What theme is represented by the quote, ‘Beware of jealousy!’?

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The theme of jealousy and its destructive power.

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Multiple choice: Who says, ‘The Moor, howbeit that I endure him not, is of a constant, loving, noble nature’?

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Iago

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What does the quote ‘Your heart is burst, you have lost your mind’ signify?

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It signifies the emotional turmoil and madness that jealousy can cause.

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True or False: Desdemona is portrayed as a submissive character throughout Othello.

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False

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Which theme is highlighted by the quote, ‘I will not be the cause of your sorrow’?

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The theme of love and sacrifice.

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What does Othello mean when he says, ‘This fellow’s of exceeding honesty’?

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He is ironically referring to Iago, whom he mistakenly believes to be trustworthy.

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Fill in the blank: The quote ‘I do suspect the lusty Moor hath leaped into my seat’ reveals Iago’s _____ towards Othello.

A

envy

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Who expresses the idea that ‘men should be what they seem’?

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Iago

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What theme does the quote ‘I am a man more sinned against than sinning’ represent?

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The theme of victimization and self-justification.

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True or False: Othello’s downfall is a result of external forces alone.

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False

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What does the quote ‘The Moor is of a free and open nature’ imply about Othello?

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It implies that Othello is trusting and naive.

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Multiple choice: What does Desdemona mean when she states, ‘I saw Othello’s visage in his mind’?

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Her love for Othello goes beyond his race and appearance.

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17
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What theme is emphasized in the quote ‘I will not give thee a reason to be jealous’?

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The theme of trust and betrayal.

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18
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Fill in the blank: Iago’s manipulation of Othello leads to the tragic _____ of the play.

A

denouement

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19
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Who says the line, ‘I loved you too much’?

A

Othello

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20
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True or False: The theme of appearance versus reality is significant in Othello.

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True

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21
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What does the quote ‘I am nothing if not critical’ suggest about Iago’s character?

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It suggests he is self-aware and analytical in his schemes.

22
Q

Which character’s quote reflects the theme of racism: ‘As a Barbary horse’?

A

Iago

23
Q

What does Othello mean when he says, ‘I have lost my way’?

A

He is expressing his feelings of confusion and despair.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘green-eyed monster’ refers to _____ in Othello.

A

jealousy

25
Q

Who ultimately says, ‘I am Othello’?

A

Othello

26
Q

What is the famous quote that Othello says about his love for Desdemona?

A

O, my soul’s joy! If after every tempest come such calms, may the winds blow till they have waken’d death!

27
Q

True or False: Iago’s manipulation is a central theme in Othello.

A

True

28
Q

Fill in the blank: Iago famously states, ‘I am not what I am.’ What does this quote reveal about his character?

A

It reveals his duplicity and deceit.

29
Q

Which character says, ‘I have not deserved this’?

A

Othello

30
Q

What theme is represented by the quote, ‘Beware of jealousy!’?

A

The theme of jealousy and its destructive power.

31
Q

Multiple choice: Who says, ‘The Moor, howbeit that I endure him not, is of a constant, loving, noble nature’?

A

Iago

32
Q

What does the quote ‘Your heart is burst, you have lost your mind’ signify?

A

It signifies the emotional turmoil and madness that jealousy can cause.

33
Q

True or False: Desdemona is portrayed as a submissive character throughout Othello.

A

False

34
Q

Which theme is highlighted by the quote, ‘I will not be the cause of your sorrow’?

A

The theme of love and sacrifice.

35
Q

What does Othello mean when he says, ‘This fellow’s of exceeding honesty’?

A

He is ironically referring to Iago, whom he mistakenly believes to be trustworthy.

36
Q

Fill in the blank: The quote ‘I do suspect the lusty Moor hath leaped into my seat’ reveals Iago’s _____ towards Othello.

A

envy

37
Q

Who expresses the idea that ‘men should be what they seem’?

A

Iago

38
Q

What theme does the quote ‘I am a man more sinned against than sinning’ represent?

A

The theme of victimization and self-justification.

39
Q

True or False: Othello’s downfall is a result of external forces alone.

A

False

40
Q

What does the quote ‘The Moor is of a free and open nature’ imply about Othello?

A

It implies that Othello is trusting and naive.

41
Q

Multiple choice: What does Desdemona mean when she states, ‘I saw Othello’s visage in his mind’?

A

Her love for Othello goes beyond his race and appearance.

42
Q

What theme is emphasized in the quote ‘I will not give thee a reason to be jealous’?

A

The theme of trust and betrayal.

43
Q

Fill in the blank: Iago’s manipulation of Othello leads to the tragic _____ of the play.

A

denouement

44
Q

Who says the line, ‘I loved you too much’?

A

Othello

45
Q

True or False: The theme of appearance versus reality is significant in Othello.

A

True

46
Q

What does the quote ‘I am nothing if not critical’ suggest about Iago’s character?

A

It suggests he is self-aware and analytical in his schemes.

47
Q

Which character’s quote reflects the theme of racism: ‘As a Barbary horse’?

A

Iago

48
Q

What does Othello mean when he says, ‘I have lost my way’?

A

He is expressing his feelings of confusion and despair.

49
Q

Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘green-eyed monster’ refers to _____ in Othello.

A

jealousy

50
Q

Who ultimately says, ‘I am Othello’?

A

Othello

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