Othello Quiz

What is Othello's military rank in the play "Othello"?

• Duke

• General

• Captain

• Lieutenant

Who is Othello's wife in the play?

• Desdemona

• Emilia

• Bianca

• Cordelia

What is the handkerchief, given to Desdemona by Othello, a symbol of in the play?

• Love

• Power

• Betrayal

• Jealousy

Who is Othello's main antagonist (enemy) in the play?

• Cassio

• Roderigo

• Brabantio

• Iago

Why is Iago angry at Othello and trying to trick him?

• he is jealous of Othello's success and upset that Othello did not promote him as his chief lieutenant

• he wants Othello's wife for himself

• he lost a duel to Othello

• Othello stole from him

What does Iago do to make Othello believe his wife has been unfaithful?

• he steals Desdemona's handkerchief and hides it in Cassio's room for Othello to find

• he writes a love letter pretending its from Desdemona to Cassio

• he asks Desdemona to pretend like she doesn't love Othello anymore

• he asked Desdemona to marry him instead

How does Desdemona die in the play?

• She is stabbed by Othello.

• She is poisoned.

• She is drowned.

• She dies of a broken heart.

Who is Cassio in the play "Othello"?

• Othello's wife

• Othello's ensign

• Othello's rival

• Othello's lieutenant

Who tells Othello the truth, making him realize his tragic mistake?

• Iago, when he begins to feel guilty

• Emilia, Iago's wife

• Desdemona's father

• Cassio

What is the outcome for Iago at the end of the play?

• He is promoted.

• He is killed by Othello.

• He is arrested.

• He escapes without consequences.