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WorksheetsOthello Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Is fatally stabbed by Iago after he had also been wounded by Cassio.
Othello
Iago
Emilia
Roderigo
Iago's wife, she also serves as Desdemona's servant.
Othello
Iago
Emilia
Roderigo
Desdemona's father, a high-ranking official of Venice.
Othello
Iago
Roderigo
Brabantio
A widely respected military leader, sent to defend Cyprus.
Othello
Iago
Roderigo
Brabantio
The antagonist of the play, yet everyone trusts and respects him.
Othello
Iago
Roderigo
Brabantio
Is stabbed and killed by her husband.
Desdemona
Bianca
Emilia
Commits suicide when he realizes the truth of what he has done.
Othello
Cassio
Roderigo
Brabantio
Often referred to as a woman similar to a prostitute, she is seeing Cassio.
Desdemona
Bianca
Emilia
She secretly marries Othello before the play begins.
Desdemona
Bianca
Emilia
He is stabbed in the leg from behind by Iago while fighting Roderigo.
Othello
Cassio
Roderigo
Brabantio
The testimony of this woman ruins Iago's plan, exposing what he had done.
Emilia
Desdemona
Bianca
Second in command of the military, he was Othello's favorite officer.
Othello
Brabantio
Cassio
Roderigo
A black man, a Moor in a white-dominated society.
Othello
Brabantio
Cassio
Roderigo
He trusted his daughter and later felt betrayed by her.
Othello
Brabantio
Cassio
Roderigo
Finds Desdemona's handkerchief and gives it to her husband.
Emilia
Desdemona
Bianca
What does Roderigo want that causes him to do everything Iago tells him to?
Absolute power over the people of Venice
Desdemona's hand in marriage
A chance to prove that he is as noble as the high-ranking officials of Venice
Tremendous wealth in the form of gold and silver
Why had Desdemona fallen in love with Othello?
She pitied and admired hi after learning of his personal history.
She feared Othello would become violent if she did not return his affection.
Othello defended her against the Duke of Venice.
Othello used magic to force Desdemona to love him.
Why does Cassio plan to approach Desdemona after losing his job?
Her father, the Duke of Venice, can find him work.
She is well known for her ability to comfort those in need.
He wants to confront Desdemona, who is responsible for his unemployment.
Iago persuades him; he may reclaim his job if Desdemona pleads his case.
Why does Iago stab Emilia?
Emilia condemns Iago's actions and confesses her role i passing on the handkerchief.
Emilia inadvertently stepped in front of Othello, Iago's intended target.
Emilia was endangering his close ally, Roderigo.
Emilia said she was willing to commit adultery if it meant her husband could gain absolute power.
Why is Brabantio so furious with Desdemona, disowning her?
Desdemona is working alongside his mortal enemy.
Desdemona exposes Iago's master plan, thereby ruining it.
Desdemona says she truly loves Othello, but is obligated to love Brabantio.
Desdemona refuses to kill Othello, despite Brabantio's insistence.
