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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho is the first character who is killed in the play?CassioDesdemonaOthelloRoderigo
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Iago, why has he technically done nothing wrong?He only told Othello what he suspected, and told Othello he could not confirm what he thought?He deserved the promotion in the first place, and is therefore justified.He hadn't killed anyone himself, and was therefore not a murderer, only an accomplice.He was set up by Roderigo, and was only following orders.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe most important point that exposes to all of the characters that Iago is a villain is whenRoderigo is stabbedOthello is convinced by Desdemona of her innocenceEmilia realizes the importance of the handkerchief (napkin) she gave Iago.Bianca is accused to Cassio's attack
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow does Othello kill Desdemona?He stabs her.He strangles her.He smothers her.He beats her to death.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Othello try to get Desdemona to do before he kills her?fight backbathepray/confessundress
- 6. Multiple ChoiceLodovico says, "Where is that viper? Bring the villain forth." To whom is he referring?OthelloIagoRoderigoCassio
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho does Desdemona say was responsible for her death?IagoDesdemonaOthelloEmilia
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Gratiano say killed Brabantio?Old ageGrief because of Desdemona's marriageHe died in a sword fight.He drowned at sea
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho killed Emilia?RoderigoIagoOthelloDesdemona
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Iago do after Emilia was stabbed?Stayed to take care of her.Called for help.He ran from the room.Blamed it on Othello
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho kills Othello?IagoDesdemonaOthelloGratiano
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho is left to rule in Cyprus at the end of the play?MontanoIagoCassioLodovico
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho causes Cassio to bleed?RoderigoOthelloIagoMontano
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhere do most of the characters die?On the streetIn the bed chamberIn the prisonIn the street
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho discovers Desdemona's murder?EmiliaIagoRoderigoLodovico
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Iago realize he NEEDS Roderigo to die?He sold the jewels Roderigo gave him to give to DesdemonaHe'll tell Othello all the lies Iago createdBoth answers are correct
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWho is Gratiano?Desdemona's uncleA Venetian soldierBrabantio's brotherAll are correct
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Iago have to stab Cassio?Roderigo chickened outCassio tried to stab IagoRoderigo didn't pierce Cassio's armor when he stabbed him
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWho KILLS Roderigo?IagoCassioDesdemonaOthello
- 20. Multiple ChoiceOf what does Iago ACCUSE Bianca?Being a prostituteStrangling DesHaving something to do with Cassio being stabbed
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Desdemona say with her last dying breath?I didn't do this to myself - Othello murdered me!I did this to myself!I love Cassio!
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat killed Brabantio?Othello sent Iago to Venice to kill himDesdemona's infidelityDesdemona and Othello's marriage
- 23. Multiple ChoiceOthello, while dying, is concerned with what?What will happen to Desdemona's bodyHow people will remember himWho will take his position
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAs Othello watches Desdemona sleep (right before he kills her), he tries to convince himself that he's doing the right thing. What reason does he give?She has to die, or she'll cheat on other men.He doesn't even love her anymoreShe's already admitted that she cheated, so it's not a big deal to murder her
- 25. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of the play, why does Othello refer to himself in the third person?The respected Soldier Othello would never have killed Desdemona. He is no longer "Othello."He's having another episode and doesn't realize what he's sayingHe's already dead and in purgatory
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