Q 01/05

Besides being passed over, what rumour does Iago say fuels his hatred of Othello?

A) Othello cheated him at dice

B) Othello slept with his wife

C) Othello killed his brother

D) Othello mocked his birth

Answer · why

B) Othello slept with his wife

Othello slept with his wife: Iago admits he doesn't know whether the rumour is true, yet vows to act on mere suspicion as if it were certain.

Q 02/05

What does Othello demand that Iago produce against Desdemona, on pain of his wrath?

A) Written proof

B) Sworn witnesses

C) Ocular proof

D) Her love letters

Answer · why

C) Ocular proof

Ocular proof: Othello wants to see the betrayal with his own eyes, but Iago says catching the lovers in the act is impossible and offers circumstantia...

Q 03/05

What military rank does Iago hold under Othello?

A) Corporal

B) Ensign

C) Captain

D) Sergeant

Answer · why

B) Ensign

Iago is Othello's ensign, called his 'ancient' in the text: the standard-bearer ranked below the lieutenant, the post he believes he deserved.

Q 04/05

Whom does Othello promote to lieutenant, provoking Iago's resentment?

A) Brabantio

B) Cassio

C) Montano

D) Lodovico

Answer · why

B) Cassio

Cassio: Iago sneers that the Florentine is a mere 'arithmetician' who never set a squadron in the field, and plots to get his place.

Q 05/05

Who is Desdemona's father?

A) Brabantio

B) Roderigo

C) Gratiano

D) Lodovico

Answer · why

A) Brabantio

Brabantio, a senator, is the bride's father; he accuses Othello before the Duke of winning her by witchcraft and disowns her when she defends the marr...