Othello by William Shakespeare
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Who is the malevolent ensign in Othello?

  • Iago (correct)
  • Cassio
  • Roderigo
  • Brabantio

What is Othello's role in the Venetian army?

  • General (correct)
  • Captain
  • Sergeant
  • Lieutenant

Who did Roderigo ask for Desdemona's hand in marriage?

  • Brabantio (correct)
  • Othello
  • Cassio
  • Iago

Why does Roderigo complain to Iago?

<p>Iago has not told him about Desdemona's marriage. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whom does Iago hate for being promoted above him?

<p>Cassio (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is karma?

<p>A concept of action and its consequences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Indian religions, how do good intent and good deeds influence one's future?

<p>Contribute to good karma and happier rebirths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the misconception about karma?

<p>It is often misunderstood as fate, destiny, or predetermination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With which concept is karma closely associated in Indian religions?

<p>Rebirth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Karma' refers to both the executed 'deed, work, action, act' and the 'object, intent' in which languages?

<p>'Sanskrit' and 'Pali' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Othello Characters

  • Iago is the malevolent ensign in Othello
  • Othello is a general in the Venetian army

Othello's Relationships

  • Roderigo asked Duke of Venice for Desdemona's hand in marriage
  • Roderigo complains to Iago about Othello and Desdemona's elopement

Iago's Resentment

  • Iago hates Othello for promoting Cassio above him

Karma in Indian Religions

  • Karma refers to the executed deed, work, action, or act, as well as the intent or object, in Sanskrit and Pali languages
  • Good intent and good deeds influence one's future, leading to a better rebirth or liberation
  • The misconception about karma is that it is just fate or destiny, rather than the result of individual actions
  • Karma is closely associated with the concept of reincarnation in Indian religions

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Test your knowledge of Othello, the tragic play by William Shakespeare, with this quiz covering characters, plot, and themes.

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