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Othello

by William Shakespeare

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Othello Overview Quiz

Jealousy and manipulation are at the heart of this tragedy. Be sure you recall the details of how a great love turns to terrible murder by taking the Othello overview quiz from eNotes.

  1. What is embroidered on Desdemona’s handkerchief?

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  2. What does Iago call “the green-eyed monster”?

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  3. Othello murders Desdemona by:

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  4. What does Iago tell Roderigo has put Othello into a trance-like state?

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  5. To provoke his jealousy, Iago tells Roderigo that Desdemona is in love with whom?

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  6. What does Desdemona ask Emilia to do the night that she dies?

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  7. Who has Brabantino forbidden in his home?

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  8. Who does Iago accuse of murdering Roderigo?

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  9. What is Iago’s rank, which he feels is unfair?

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