Plot Summary (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What is Othello's position in Venetian society?
What is Othello's position in Venetian society?
A noble Moorish general
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of using to win Desdemona's love?
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of using to win Desdemona's love?
Witchcraft
What happens to the Turkish fleet threatening Cyprus?
What happens to the Turkish fleet threatening Cyprus?
Destroyed by a violent storm
Why does Othello dismiss Cassio from his position as lieutenant?
Why does Othello dismiss Cassio from his position as lieutenant?
Cassio gets drunk & brawls
What does the handkerchief symbolise in the play?
What does the handkerchief symbolise in the play?
Othello's love & trust
How does Iago obtain Desdemona's handkerchief?
How does Iago obtain Desdemona's handkerchief?
Emilia picks it up & gives it to him
What physical reaction does Othello have to his intense jealousy in Act IV?
What physical reaction does Othello have to his intense jealousy in Act IV?
Falls into a trance-like fit
What does Desdemona sing before her death that forebodes her fate?
What does Desdemona sing before her death that forebodes her fate?
The Willow song
How does Othello murder Desdemona?
How does Othello murder Desdemona?
He smothers her
Who is appointed to govern Cyprus after Othello's death?
Who is appointed to govern Cyprus after Othello's death?
Cassio