Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What is Othello's position at the beginning of the play?
What is Othello's position at the beginning of the play?
Moorish general serving Venice
Why does Iago harbour resentment towards Othello?
Why does Iago harbour resentment towards Othello?
Othello's promotion decisions
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of using to seduce Desdemona?
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of using to seduce Desdemona?
Witchcraft and dark magic
What destroys the Turkish fleet before any battle occurs?
What destroys the Turkish fleet before any battle occurs?
A violent storm at sea
Why does Othello dismiss Cassio from his position as lieutenant?
Why does Othello dismiss Cassio from his position as lieutenant?
Cassio gets drunk & causes a brawl
Who finds Desdemona's dropped handkerchief and gives it to Iago?
Who finds Desdemona's dropped handkerchief and gives it to Iago?
Emilia
What song does Desdemona sing that serves as a premonition of her fate?
What song does Desdemona sing that serves as a premonition of her fate?
The 'Willow' song
Who courageously exposes Iago's entire plot after Desdemona's death?
Who courageously exposes Iago's entire plot after Desdemona's death?
Emilia
How does Othello murder Desdemona?
How does Othello murder Desdemona?
He smothers her to death
Who is appointed to govern Cyprus after Othello's death?
Who is appointed to govern Cyprus after Othello's death?
Cassio