Othello Act 5 Quiz

Who is the first character who is killed in the play?

• Cassio
• Desdemona
• Othello
• Roderigo

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According 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. 

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The most important point that exposes to all of the characters that Iago is a villain is when 

• Roderigo is stabbed
• Othello is convinced by Desdemona of her innocence 
• Emilia realizes the importance of the handkerchief (napkin) she gave Iago. 
• Bianca is accused  to Cassio's attack 

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Iago's view of human nature can be best summarized as

• Altristic, believing that people will do the right things at all times
• Cynical, believing that peoples emotions are signs of weakness
• Jaded, believing that he knows what people think before they do 
• Arrogant, believing that other people's opinions dont matter as much as his 

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How does Othello kill Desdemona?

• He stabs her.
• He strangles her.
• He smothers her.
• He beats her to death.

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What does Othello try to get Desdemona to do before he kills her?

• fight back
• bathe
• pray/confess
• undress

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How does Desdemona say Cassio must have gotten her handkerchief?

• She gave it to him.
• He got it from Iago.
• He got it from Emilia.
• He found it.

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In what order are the three characters kills?

• Desdemona, Emilia, Othello
• Emilia, Desdemona, Othello
• Othello, Emilia, Desdemona
• Emilia, Desdemona, Othello

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Lodovico says, "Where is that viper? Bring the villain forth."  To whom is he referring?

• Othello
• Iago
• Roderigo
• Cassio

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Who does Desdemona say was responsible for her death?

• Iago
• Desdemona
• Othello
• Emilia

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