From the shadowed canals of Venice to the bloody climax in Cyprus, Shakespeare’s tragedy of the Moor is a haunting study of envy and institutional prejudice. This comprehensive assessment covers the whole story from the first secret marriage to the final mountain of bodies. Test your knowledge of this complex masterpiece with the first question of this Othello Full Book Quiz.
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Othello Full Book Quiz Questions
- Who is the protagonist of the play?
- Where does the play begin?
- Who is Othello’s wife?
- Who is the main antagonist in the play?
- Why does Iago hate Othello?
- Who elopes with Othello at the start of the play?
- Who is Brabantio?
- Where is Othello sent after his marriage?
- Who accompanies Desdemona to Cyprus?
- What natural event destroys the Turkish fleet?
- What theme dominates the play?
- What object becomes a symbol of love and betrayal?
- Who drops the handkerchief?
- Who finds the handkerchief and gives it to Iago?
- Who does Iago claim gave the handkerchief to Cassio?
- What does Othello call jealousy in the play?
- Who becomes Othello’s lieutenant after Cassio is dismissed?
- What does Iago tell Roderigo to do to help his plan?
- Who is Cassio’s mistress?
- What causes Othello to dismiss Cassio?
- Who convinces Desdemona to plead for Cassio’s reinstatement?
- Who calls Desdemona a “whore” in public?
- Who kills Roderigo?
- How does Othello kill Desdemona?
- Who reveals Iago’s treachery at the end?
- What does Iago do to Emilia after she confesses?
- What happens to Othello after he learns the truth?
- What happens to Iago at the end of the play?
- What moral lesson does Othello’s downfall teach?
- Who becomes governor of Cyprus at the end?