War of Cyprus facts
What time period the fourth Ottoman-Ventian War (The War on Cyprus) in Othello takes place in?
A- 1570
B- 1670
C- 1770
D- 1870
A- 1570
What theme does Desdemona use to justify her love for Othello?
A- Luck
B- Vengeance
C- War
D- Love
A- Luck
Where does act 1,scene 3 take place?
A-turkey
B-Venice
C-Cyprus
D-England
B-Venice
When Othello speaks of Desdemona’s love as being based on his stories of danger and bravery, which figurative element is most present?
A. Personification
B. Imagery
C. Pun
D. Oxymoron
B. Imagery
“My life upon her faith! Honest Iago, My Desdemona must I ______.”
A- Leave to thee
B- Leave to you
C- Slay
D- Protect
A- Leave to thee
Why is Cyprus such a symbol of conflict and love in Othello?
A- It is known as the birthplace of Mars/Ares
B- It is known as the the birthplace of Venus/Aphrodite
C- It is known as the birthplace of Mercury/Hermes
D- It is known as the birthplace of Julius Caesar
B- It is known as the birthplace of Venus/Aprodite
How does Othello explain his marriage to Desdemona to others?
A- Telling lies
B- Using magic
C- By getting angry
D- By storytelling
D- By storytelling
What major event was the duke Discussing?
A-Attack towards Cyprus
B-Othello’s coronation as general
C-Desdemona's Wedding
D-Desdemona’s love for Othello
A- Attack towards Cyprus
Brabantio’s warning that Desdemona may deceive Othello reflects which type of figurative language?
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Foreshadowing
D. Alliteration
C. Foreshadowing
“She loved me for the _____ I had passed, / And I loved her that she did pity them”
A-Battles
B- Eyes
C- Beauty
D-Dangers
D-Dangers
Why is is Cyprus a “Town of War”
A- It is a place full of violence and destruction far removed from Venice and allows Othello's thoughts to run wild
B- It is a place full of violence and destruction far removed from Venice and allows Iago's scheme to come into fruition
C- It is a peaceful place that sometimes becomes chaotic
D- Trick question, it is not a “Town of War”
B- It is a place full of violence and destruction far removed from Venice and allows Iago scheme to come into fruition
Who does Iago try to disguise himself as?
A- As a friend
B- As the enemy
C- As the Duke
D- As a soldier
A- As a friend
Why does Iago despise Othello?
A- Iago holds envy against Othello’s position
B- Othello slept with his wife
C- Iago is a racist
D-All the above
D-All the above
Othello’s storytelling about his past adventures mainly appeals to the audience through:
A. Irony
B. Symbolism
C. Imagery
D. Pun
C. Imagery
“Rude am I in my speech, And little blessed with the soft phrase of ______.”
A- Love
B-Peace
C- Harmony
D- Silence
B-Peace
Why is Cyprus such an important place in terms of geopolitics in Othello, but also in our modern world?
A- The island is known to hold significant amount of resources that connects many continents to its region
B- It is politically important since of its historical ties to the European Union
C- There is no geopolitical significance to Cyprus, it's just an Island!
D- Cyprus is portrayed as a strategic and warlike isle, caught between Eastern and Western powers epicenter for conflict
D- Cyprus is portrayed as a strategic and warlike isle, caught between Eastern and Western powers epicenter for conflict
Why does Desdemona confront and express herself in front of the Duke of Venice?
A- To abandon Othello
B- To express her love to Othello
C- To go to war
D- To go back with her father
B- To express her love to Othello
Who does Iago befriend to take down Othello?
A- The Duke
B- Emilia
C- Brabantio
D- Roderigo
D-Roderigo
Othello’s calm and respectful tone in front of the Duke, despite being accused, contrasts with Brabantio’s anger. This contrast is best described as:
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Contrast (Juxtaposition)
D. Hyperbole
C. Contrast (Juxtaposition)
“Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: / She has ____ her father, and may thee.”
A- Killed
B- Beat
C- Loved
D- Deceived
D- Deceived
What sea is Cyprus located in?
A- Red sea
B- Mediterranean sea
C- Caspian sea
D- Black sea
B- Mediterranean sea
Where is the war at?
A- Istanbul
B- Rome
C- Cyprus
D- Paris
C- Cyprus
What does Brabantio tell Othello before he leaves?
A-Othello will die in war
B-Desdemona might betray Othello
C- Desdemona is with child
D- Roderigo is a trustworthy right-hand man
B- Desdemona might betray Othello
Desdemona’s shift of loyalty from her father to her husband represents which figurative idea?
A. Irony
B. Symbolism
C. Alliteration
D. Hyperbol
B. Symbolism
“Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceived her father, and may ______.”
A- Die
B- Thee
C- Flee
D- Kill him
B- Thee