Othello Plot
This character is angry with Othello for promoting Cassio.
Who is Iago?
The reason Io is turned into a cow.
What is Zeus's attempt to hide his attempt to cheat on Hera?
The following is about Othello
Part A:
Which conclusion about trust is best supported by the events of the play?
A. Trust should be reinforced by authority
B. Trust based solely on reputation is dangerous
C. Trust strengthens personal identity
D. Trust can replace evidence
B. Trust based solely on reputation is dangerous
Passage:
“Put out the light, and then put out the light.” (Act 5, Scene 2)
Question:
As used in this line, the phrase “put out” most nearly means
A. extinguish
B. confuse
C. remove from office
D. embarrass
A. extinguish
Passage:
Prometheus shaped humankind from clay, and when Zeus withheld fire, he stole it from Olympus and gave it to mortals, knowing full well that the punishment would be severe.
Part A:
Which idea is most strongly conveyed in the passage?
A. Prometheus acts without understanding the consequences
B. Prometheus values humanity over his own safety
C. Zeus fears the power of humankind
D. Fire represents destruction rather than progress
B. Prometheus values humanity over his own safety
This character’s drunken brawl leads to his demotion.
Who is Cassio
Prometheus is condemned to his punishment due to this action.
What is giving fire to humanity?
Part A:
Which description best captures Desdemona’s response to Othello’s treatment of her?
A. Defensive and strategic
B. Defiant and accusatory
C. Loyal and compassionate
D. Resentful and withdrawn
C. Loyal and compassionate
Passage:
“Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul,
But I do love thee!” (Act 2, Scene 1)
Question:
As used in the passage, “wretch” most nearly means
A. criminal
B. miserable person
C. enemy
D. fool
B. miserable person
Passage:
Though Daedalus warned him, Icarus soared higher, delighting in the freedom of the sky and ignoring the growing heat of the sun.
Question:
As used in the passage, the word “soared” most nearly means
A. struggled upward
B. rose effortlessly
C. escaped secretly
D. hovered cautiously
B. rose effortlessly
The object Iago uses as “proof” of Desdemona’s infidelity.
What is the handkerchief
Odysseus angers this god when he puts the eye out of his son Polythemus.
Who is Poseidon?
Which idea about perception does Shakespeare emphasize through the contrast between Iago’s reputation and his actions?
A. Reputation is shaped by social class
B. Moral character is difficult to judge based on appearances
C. Honesty is valued more in public than in private
D. Deception is easily recognized
B. Moral character is difficult to judge based on appearances
Passage:
“O, beware, my lord, of jealousy;
It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock
The meat it feeds on.” (Act 3, Scene 3)
Question:
In this context, “mock” most nearly means
A. tease playfully
B. imitate
C. torment or ridicule
D. deceive intentionally
C. torment or ridicule
Passage:
For his deceit, Sisyphus was condemned to push a massive stone uphill, only to watch it roll back down each time he neared the summit.
Question:
The primary purpose of this passage is to
A. explain the origins of Mount Olympus
B. emphasize the futility of Sisyphus’s punishment
C. portray Sisyphus as physically weak
D. suggest that perseverance always leads to success
B. emphasize the futility of Sisyphus’s punishment
Double Jeopardy!
How Iago is exposed at the end of the play.
What is Emilia revealing the truth about the handkerchief?
What Icarus’s flight symbolizes in Greek mythology.
What is overambition or recklessness?
Passage:
When Persephone tasted the seeds of the pomegranate, she sealed a bond that would draw her back to the underworld each year.
Question:
What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Persephone willingly chooses to remain in the underworld
B. The act carries consequences she cannot fully undo
C. The pomegranate symbolizes immortality
D. Persephone is unaware of her surroundings
B. The act carries consequences she cannot fully undo
Passage:
“Men should be what they seem.” (Act 3, Scene 3)
Question:
In this sentence, the word “seem” most nearly means
A. pretend
B. desire
C. appear
D. imagine
C. appear
Passage:
Polyphemus devoured the intruders without hesitation, scorning the laws of hospitality honored by gods and men alike.
Question:
Which trait of Polyphemus is most clearly revealed in the passage?
A. Cunning
B. Cruelty
C. Curiosity
D. Loyalty
B. Cruelty
Iago’s final response when asked to explain his actions.
What is refusing to speak any further?
Double Jeopardy!
The central theme revealed through Narcissus’s transformation.
What is the dangers of self obsession/vanity?
Part B:
What does Othello’s use of the word “cause” suggest about how he views his actions?
“It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul.”
A. He recognizes his personal guilt
B. He frames murder as a moral obligation
C. He doubts Desdemona’s innocence
D. He seeks public approval
B. He frames murder as a moral obligation
Passage:
“Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation!” (Act 2, Scene 3)
Question:
In this context, “reputation” refers most nearly to
A. personal wealth
B. military rank
C. public perception of character
D. private self-respect
C. public perception of character
Passage:
When Persephone was taken to the underworld, the earth grew barren, for her mother Demeter withdrew her care from the fields.
Question:
Which idea is most strongly conveyed in the passage?
A. Persephone’s absence directly affects the natural world
B. Demeter values revenge over love
C. The underworld controls the growth of crops
D. Persephone willingly leaves her home
A. Persephone’s absence directly affects the natural world