Othello by William Shakespeare
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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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whom does Iago hate for being promoted above him?

    <p>Cassio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is karma?

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

    What is the misconception about karma?

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

    With which concept is karma closely associated in Indian religions?

    <p>Rebirth</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'</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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