Othello
Othello (Rapid Reader) William Shakespeare - Class 11 Semester 1- Questions Answers -
Here Goes Important MCQ Questions and Answers from the Chapter Othello As Required in WBCHSE Multiple Choice for West Bengal Class 11 Examination 2024 – 251. Othello' is-
(a) a comedy
(b) a tragedy
(c) an epic
(d) an elegy
2. Who was writer of the play 'Othello'?
(a) Emily Bronte
(b) Shakespeare
(c) Ruskin Bond
(d) Brabantio
3. The setting of the play is
(a) Venice
(b) Florence
(c) Venice and Cyprus
(d) Florence and Cyprus
4. Brabantio was an affluent Senator who resided in the city of
a ) Venice
b ) Beijing
c ) Wuhan
d ) Tokyo
5. Brabantio was the father of
a ) Iago
b ) Othello
c ) Desdemona
d ) Cassio
6. Who was Brabantio?
(a) Senator of Venice
(b) The king of Italy
(c) The lord of Venice
(d) the army general of Venice
7. Desdemona always laid prime emphasis on the nature of a man rather than his
a ) Personality
b ) Attitude
c ) Temperament
d ) Outward appearance
8. Othello was a moor , who belonged to a
a ) Noble status
b ) Lower class
c ) Middle class
d ) None of the above
9. Desdemona had a deep liking for Othello, despite of having a
a ) Fair skin tone
b ) Charming physic
c ) Dark skin tone
d ) Pleasant appearance
10. Brabantio had a profound fondness for
a ) Othello
b ) Iago
c ) Anyone
d ) Cassio
11. Othello was frequently welcomed in the palace of
a ) Duke
b ) Montano
c ) Brabantio
d ) Iago
12. Othello’s immense ability to confront the Turks , enabled him to uplift his position from a courageous soldier to the position of the
a ) Governor
b ) General
c ) Sovereign
d ) Lord
13. “…there was a rich Senator.” The Senator was known as-
a) Othello
b) The Moor
c) Brabantio
d) None of these
14. “She was sought by various suitors” The meaning of the word ‘suitor’ is-
a) A man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her
b) A man who wants to marry a particular woman
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
15. Othello, by profession, was a-
a) Senator
b) Valiant soldier
c) Spy
d) None of these
16. Othello was a man who not only depicted great skills in the field of military force but also had an acute interest in the sphere of
a ) Travelling
b ) Painting
c ) Composing
d ) Acting
a ) Travelling
b ) Painting
c ) Composing
d ) Acting
17. Desdemona took an immense pleasure in listening to the daring tales that Othello had
a ) Disliked
b ) Enjoyed
c ) Comprehended
d ) Undergone
18. Desdemona completed her domestic affairs in a speedy manner , in order to get hold of every single story that was narrated by
a ) her suitors
b ) Othello
c ) Brabantio
d ) Emilia
19. Desdemona’s way of expressing her gratitude indicated a tint of feelings for
a ) Iago
b ) Duke's son
c ) Othello
d ) Cassio
20. Othello and Desdemona tied their marriage knot in a
a ) Suspicious manner
b ) Visible manner
c ) Secret manner
d ) Grand manner
21. The moment Brabantio discovered the wedding news of Othello and Desdemona , he pleaded for the support of
a ) The Duke of Arden
b ) The Duke of Venice
c ) The Duke of Illyria
d ) The Duke of York
22. ________ was accused of using black magic in order to tempt Brabantio’s daughter
a ) Othello
b ) Iago
c ) Cassio
d ) Duke's son
23. In the following time period , Othello’s service was immensely required by the
a ) Common people
b ) Rivals
c ) Companions
d ) State of Venice
24. The Senate was provided an urgent message . What was the urgent message ?
a ) The Turkish soldiers are approaching in the direction of Cyprus , in order to reclaim it from the control of the Venice authority
b )The Aryans have planned to recapture the island of Cyprus
c ) The foreign invaders are approaching in the direction of Cyprus , in order to make an attack on the people of Venice
d ) The people of the Venice have planned to migrate to another country
25. Othello was perceived as one of the most appropriate person to protect the people of Cyprus from the attack of the
a ) Greeks
b ) Turks
c ) Mongols
d ) Mexico
26. Brabantio claims that
a) Othello used magic on Desdemona
b) Othello won her fairly
c) Desdemona was kidnapped
d) there was mutual attraction between the two
a ) Love story
b ) Adventurous story
c ) Sorrowful story
d ) Past story
28. Othello presented his love story in such a simplified manner that it eventually impressed the
a ) Brabantio
b ) Duke
c ) Other Senators
d ) Duke's Daughter
29. Brabantio’ s daughter stood in the support of
a ) Othello
b ) Brabantio
c ) Duke
d ) Cassio
30. Desdemona revealed that initially she had a great obligation to her
a ) Duke
b ) Father
c ) Brother
d ) Cassio
31. Desdemona declared that she possessed a major responsibility for Othello, in a similar manner as her
a ) Othello
b ) Mate
c ) Mother
d ) Niece
32. Othello headed towards the island of Cyprus , in order to engage in the
a ) Protest
b ) March past
c ) Quarrel
d ) War
33. Desdemona firmly denied to reside with Brabantio and decided to accompany her
a ) Mother
b ) Brother in law
c ) Husband
d ) Sister in law
34. The violent storm scattered the Turkish fleet, offering a brief sense of safety to
a ) Israel
b ) Bulgaria
c ) Cyprus
d ) Greece
35. “These stories enticed Desdemona” Choose an antonym for the word ‘enticed’ –
a) Charmed
b) Dissuade
c) Tempted
d) Puzzled
36. What happened when the news of marriage reached Brabantio?
a) He appealed to the Duke of Venice
b) He accused Othello of casting spell and witchcraft
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
37. The Turks were moving towards –
a) The Island of Cyprus
b) The Island of Britain
c) Venice
d) Scotland
38. “In such artless eloquence”
In which context the term is used?
a) Othello’s bravery in war
b) Modesty of Desdemona
c) Othello’s narrating of a simple story of his love
d) All of the above
39. “He even warned Othello”
What was Brabantio’s warning ?
a) Desdemona was disloyal
b) She might leave him
c) Her love was not real
d) She might deceive him as she has deceived her father
40. What qualities of Cassio attracted women- hearts?
a) He was handsome
b) He was eloquent
c) His nature was pleasing
d) All of these
41. Desdemona's father is:
a) Lodovico
b) Roderigo
c) Brabantio
d) Gratiano
42. How does Iago propose that Cassio will regain his reputation?
a) he will get Desdemona to plead with Othello
b) he will sully Othello's name to make himself look good
c) he will show himself to be a good and loyal friend
d) he will beg Othello's forgiveness
43. Why Iago planned a scheme of revenge?
a) Iago hated Cassio and Othello
b) Iago suspected Othello for being too fond of his wife
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
44. “Thus , Iago’s first artifice succeeded”
What was the success?
a) Cassio got drunk on duty
b) Othello took away Cassio’s rank as Lieutenant
c) Montano was wounded
d) None of these
45. “Cassio did as Iago advised him”
What was Iago’s advice?
a) Cassio should go to Desdemona and ask her to mediate for him
b) Cassio should talk to both Desdemona and Othello
c) Cassio should take revenge
d) All of these
46. “….the words of Iago which he said while entering the room”
Which were the words of Iago?
a) ‘Indeed!’
b) ‘I like not that’
c) ‘I know!’
d) None of these
47. “Thus, he was torn to pieces”
The thoughts moving round Othello’s head were-
a) Whether Desdemona was honest or not
b) Iago was just or not
c) Othello felt he was losing the virtues of a soldier
d) All of these
48. What was Othello’s first gift to Desdemona?
a) Handkerchief spotted with berries
b) Handkerchief spotted with flowers
c) Handkerchief spotted with strawberries
d) None of these
49. The handkerchief was given to Othello’s mother by-
a) His father
b) An Egyptian woman
c) A German woman
d) None of these
50. “…but her ________ had broken my heart”
a) Unfaithfulness
b) Disloyalty
c) Treachery
d) Infidelity
51. “The discovery was like a thunderstroke to Othello”
What did Othello discover at the end?
a) Iago was the main culprit
b) Desdemona was innocent and faithful
c) Cassio was never disloyal
d) All of these
52. Othello was a-
(a) dark complexioned nobleman
(b) general
(c) moor
(d) all of the above
53. Desdemona was
(a) the daughter of Othello
(b) the wife of lago
(c) the daughter of Brabantio
(d) the wife of Cassio
54. Desdemona loved to hear Othello tell the story of his-
(a) early life
(b) adventures
(c) parents
(d) people
55. What were the strange things that were included in Othello's narration?
(a) the vast wilderness and romantic caverns
(b) the quarries the rock and lofty mountains
(c) savage nations, the man eaters, a race in Africa whose heads grew beneath their shoulders
(d) All of the above
56. What did Desdemona give Othello on hearing the story of his suffering?
(a) consoled him
(b) gave sighs
(c) expressed her sympathy for him
(d) remained silent
57. Desdemona married-
(a) lago
(b) Montano
(c) Othello
(d) Cassio
58. Desdemona chose Othello as her lover because-
(a) The senator deeply loved Othello
(b) he was the General of the army
(c) she was fond of listening adventure stories that Othello told from his experiences
(d) of his mainly attitude and pleasant personality
59. The people whose heads grow beneath their shoulders are-
(a) Baldric
(b) Blemmyes
(c) Sylph
(d) anthropophagi
60. Othello married Desdemona-
(a) in a church
(b) in a mosque
(c) in a temple
(d) privately
61. The cannibals are-
(a) man-eaters
(b) vegetarians
(c) non-vegetarians
(d) herbivorous
62. Othello had risen to the rank of
(a) Commander
(b) Major
(c) Brigadier
(d) General
63. Othello's complexion was-
(a) black
(b) red
(c) brown
(d) white
64. Othello was summoned to the court for the charge brought by-
a) Brabantio
b) Iago
c) Casio
d) Montano
65. The Turks were preparing themselves to recapture-
(a) the island of Cyprus
(b) Finland
(c) Norway
(d) Denmark
66. Othello's most confident friend was-
(a) lago
(b) Brabantio
(c) Montano
(d) Cassio
67. No sooner had Othello landed in Cyprus, than news arrived that a violent tempest had dispersed the
(a) Trojan fleet
(b) Turkish fleet
(c) English fleet
(d) Canadian fleet
(a) was happy to see them
(b) expected much help from them
(c) did not like their behaviour
(d) was afraid of them
101. lago was artful and had studied-
(a) animals nature
(b) philosophy
(c) human mind deeply
(d) science
102. After making him drunk, lago allured Cassio to
(a) sleep fair lady
(b) drink freely
(c) spend the time with women
(d) talk about the Desdemona
103. Who was the worthy officer wounded in the scuffle?
(a) Othello
(c) lago
(b) Cassio
(d) Montano
104. As a result of Cassio's negligence, he was-
(a) demoted
(c) promoted
(b) suspended
(d) imprisoned
105. After the scuffle, Cassio lamented for
(a) dear wife
(b) lost dukedom
(c) dear son
(d) lost reputation
106. Cassio came to meet Desdemona-
(a) to woo her
(b) to kill her
(c) to implore her
(d) to reproach her
107. Who advised Cassio to meet Desdemona to mediate for him with her lord?
(a) Brabantio
(b) Othello
(c) Montano
(d) lago
108. At the sight of what did Othello's heart used to be roused?
(a) troops only and artilleries
(b) banners only
(c) artilleries only
(d) troops an banners
109. Desdemona promised Cassio-
(a) to elope with him
(b) to give back his post
(c) to plot a murder scheme
(d) to help him to give back his post
110. Othello wanted to have a proof before blaming Desdemona as-
(a) robber
(b) dishonest
(c) thief
(d) witch
111. What did Othello pretend?
(a) a toothache
(b) a headache
(c) a stomach ache
(d) both (a) and (b)
112. The Egyptian woman told Othello's mother if she lost it or gave it away, his father's fancy would turn and he would-
(a) insult her
(b) scold her
(c) turn her away from home
(d) loath her as much he had loved her
113. Othello became doubtful to his wife's infidelity by the conspiracy of-
(a) Cassio
(b) Montano
(c) lago
(d) Emilia
114. Desdemona had not given any handkerchief to-
(a) lago
(b) Cassio
(c) Cassio and lago
(d) Cassio, lago or any other person
115. The Egyptian woman was a-
(a) witch
(b) fore-teller
(c) charmer
(d) hunter
116. Emilia stole-
(a) the purse of Desdemona
(b) the purse of Othello
(c) the necklace of Cassio
(d) the handkerchief of Desdemona
117. Desdemona proved to have iron determination by-
(a) killing Othello
(b) marrying Cassio
(c) marrying Othello
(d) murdering Brabantio
118. Othello lost his sweet rest because-
(a) he was bed-ridden
(b) he was jealous of lago
(c) he was jealous of Cassio
(d) he was jealous of Desdemona
119. The thing that broke Othello's heart was-
(a) Disease
(b) Poverty
(c) Disgrace
(d) Desdemona's infidelity
120. Desdemona asked her attendant-
(a) to fetch a cup of coffee
(b) to make her bed
(c) to close the room
(d) to message her body
121. The entire plot of conspiracy was created alone by-
(a) lago
(b) Cassio
(c) Brabantio
(d) Horatio
122. Desdemona's attendant laid on her bed-
(a) a black blanket
(b) the usual bed-sheet
(c) a new bed-sheet
(d) the wedding bed-sheet
123. When Desdemona was awakened with Othello's entrance, she-
(a) saw him gnaw his underlip
(b) saw him roll his eyes
(c) saw him gnaw his underlip and roll his eyes
(d) saw him trembling
124. Desdemona was awakened by-
(a) the call of Othello knock on the door
(b) sudden terror
(c) the kisses of Othello
(d) the
125. While kissing Desdemona, Othello shed tears of-
(a) hatred
(b) treachery
(c) sadness
(d) cruelty
126. When Othello saw Desdemona asleep, he thought he would not-
(a) shed her blood or rear her white skin make any noise
(b) rouse her from sleep
(c) accuse her of betrayal
(d) stay near her for a long time
127. Why did lago kill the man whom he set on Cassio failed to kill him?
(a) to prevent discovery of his guilt
(b) to punish him
(c) to remain clear of any suspicion
(d) to satisfy Othello
128. Othello stifled Desdemona to death white she was-
(a) sleeping a sound sleep
(b) struggling for life
(c) crying for help
(d) trying to clear herself of blame
129. What does Othello try to get Desdemona to do before he kills her?/ Othello bade Desdemona-
(a) to prepare for death
(b) prepare for death and say her prayer
(c) to say her prayer
(d) leave the room
130. Othello suspected Desdemona of having affair with-
(a) lago
(b) Montano
(c) Cassio
(d) Various suitors both of her clime and complexion
131. The evidenced that proved Desdemona's innocence was some letters in the pocket of-
(a) Othello
(b) Cassio
(c) lago
(d) the assassin
132. What was the first present received by Desdemona from her husband ?
a ) A ring
b ) A handkerchief
c ) A bracelet
d ) A watch
133. Othello affirmed that if Iago’s words proves to be true , then he would take serious step against
a ) Cassio
b ) Desdemona
c ) Cassio and Desdemona
d ) Brabantio
134. In order to take revenge , Othello decided to punish Cassio and Desdemona by giving them
a ) Capital punishment
b ) Lifetime imprisonment
c ) Physical punishment
d ) Death penalty
135. Iago appointed his wife to secretly take the handkerchief from the room of
a ) Elena
b ) Arianna
c ) Desdemona
d ) Martina
136. As per the instruction of Iago, Emilia left the stolen handkerchief in the path of
a ) Ivano
b ) Cassio
c ) Lorenzo
d ) Nicolas
137. On missing the handkerchief , Desdemona was immensely scared of
a ) loosing the affection of Othello
(a) Desdemona
(b) Emilia
(c) Bianca
(d) Celia
161. Under the guise of ______________ to the general lago lured Cassio to have a drink which was a great fault for him.
(a) loyalty and love
(b) friendship and faith
(c) confidence
(d) devotion and discrimination
162. Drunken Cassio told lago that Desdemona was a most _________________ lady.
(a) dangerous
(b) exquisite
(c) helpless
(d) provocative
163. Taking advantage of the situation, lago spread the __________ causing Castle bell to be rung.
(a) rumour
(b) news
(c) alarm
(d) rebellion
164. When Othello asked Cassio of the cause he was too ____________ to reply.
(a) ashamed
(b) terrified
(c) indifferent
(d) drunk
165. ____________ was a strict observer of discipline.
(a) Cassio
(b) Desdemona
(c) Othello
(d) lago
166. Othello deemed lago to be ____________ man full of love.-
(a) cunning
(b) intelligent
(c) just
(d) honest
167. I must ___________ before I think her dishonest-
(a) die
(b) have proof
(c) have killed Cassio
(d) countess
168. The name of lago's wife was-
a) Desdemona
b) Emilia
c) Oilvia
d) Camelia
169. Brabantio's daughter was
a) Desdemona
b) Emilia
c) Olivia
d) Camelia
170. Desdemona was killed by
a) herself
b) Cassio
c) lago
d) Othello
171. Desdemona was killed with
a) a knife
b) a dragger
c) bed sheet
d) poison
172. Othello was murdered by
a) lago
b) Cassio
c) himself
d) Desdemona
173. Othello got the magical handkerchief from
a) an Egyptian woman
b) his mother on her death-bed
c) his father
d) Desdemona
174. Othello was charged with the offence of seducing Desdemona by
c) lago
d) Duke of Venice
a) Brabantio
b) Cassio
175. Iago was
a) the best friend and well wisher of Othello
b) an officer and trusted by Othello
c) just a noble man
d) senator.
176. Emilia stole
a) the purse of Desdemona
b) the sword of Othello
c) the handkerchief of Desdemona
d) neckless of Desdemona.
177. According to lago the most unbearable pain was of
a) a scar
b) jealousy
c) a bleeding wound
d) none of these.
178. Iago was very
a) simple
b) cunning
c) honest
d) helpful
179. What nation threatens the venetian strong hold at Cyprus
a) Turkey
b) Egypt
c) Libya
d) Greece.
180. Iago was highly offended because
a) Othello cheated him
b) Othello married Desdemona
c) Othello loved Emilia
d) Othello promoted Cassio to the rank of lieutenant.
181. Iago lured Cassio to have these
a) a look at the treasure
b) a drink
c) a nap
d) none of
182. The murderer wire attempted to kill Cassio was employed by
a) Othello,
b) Desdemona
c) lago
d) Brabantio.
183. Iago's guilt was confirmed
a) when the wounded Cassio came in
b) by certain letters in Iago's pocket
c) by disclosure that Emilia had stolen the handkerchief
d) by Desdemona's pleading.
184. Brabantio was a
a) general
b) senator
c) soldier
d) duke
185. Brabantio's accusations commanded a patient hearing because of his
a. age
b. senatorial character
c. both
d. none
186. In the senate, Othello told the tale of his love with
a. much repetition
b. artless eloquence
c. high sounding words
d. much sorrow
187. When Othello readily undertook the management of wars in Cyprus, Desdemona
a. cheerfully consented
b. unwillingly consented
c. became angry
d. became sad
188. Desdemona professed that her duty to her husband is
a. higher than her duty to her father
b. lower than her duty to her father
c. as high as her duty to her father
d. as much as her duty to the country
a) she followed him around town
b) her father invited Othello to their home
c) she saw him at the Council meetings
d) she heard him boasting to Cassio
a) he has more experience
b) he’s Othello’s best friend
c) his father used to have that position
d) Cassio is young and a drunk
191. Which of the following qualities does not go with Michael Cassio?
a. young and gay
b. amorous and pleasing
c. handsome and eloquent
d. shy and reserved
192. The person whom Othello employed in his love affair with Desdemona was
a. Cassio
b. lago
c. Montano
d. Emilia
193. The person who had made the castle-bell to ring was
a. Montano
b. Cassio
c. Brabantio
d. lago
194. lago made his wife
a. steal the handkerchief from Desdemona
b. design a new handkerchief like that of Desdemona
c. steal a handkerchief from Cassio
d. make a handkerchief
195. Othello told Desdemona that the handkerchief was a
a. beautiful one
b. magical one
c. dull one
d. sensitive one
196. When Desdemona could not produce the handkerchief that Othello had presented her, Othello accused her of being
a) loyal
b. unfaithful
c. careless
d. cruel
197. When Desdemona's infidelity had broken Othello's heart, he called Desdemona
a. a beautiful weed
b. a sweet smelling weed
c. a weed creating aching sensation
d. all the three
198. Falling a sad pray to jealousy Othello lost his wit and killed Desdemona by
a. shooting at her
h. poisoning her
c. suffocating her with her bed-clothes
d. a severe stroke of his sword
199. The murderer who attempted to kill Cassio was employed by
a. Othello
b. Desdemona
c. lago
d. Brabantio
(a) revengeful
(b) suspicious
(c) ambitious
(d) jealous
30. Desdemona revealed that initially she had a great obligation to her
a ) Duke
b ) Father
c ) Brother
d ) Cassio
31. Desdemona declared that she possessed a major responsibility for Othello, in a similar manner as her
a ) Othello
b ) Mate
c ) Mother
d ) Niece
32. Othello headed towards the island of Cyprus , in order to engage in the
a ) Protest
b ) March past
c ) Quarrel
d ) War
33. Desdemona firmly denied to reside with Brabantio and decided to accompany her
a ) Mother
b ) Brother in law
c ) Husband
d ) Sister in law
34. The violent storm scattered the Turkish fleet, offering a brief sense of safety to
a ) Israel
b ) Bulgaria
c ) Cyprus
d ) Greece
35. “These stories enticed Desdemona” Choose an antonym for the word ‘enticed’ –
a) Charmed
b) Dissuade
c) Tempted
d) Puzzled
36. What happened when the news of marriage reached Brabantio?
a) He appealed to the Duke of Venice
b) He accused Othello of casting spell and witchcraft
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
37. The Turks were moving towards –
a) The Island of Cyprus
b) The Island of Britain
c) Venice
d) Scotland
38. “In such artless eloquence”
In which context the term is used?
a) Othello’s bravery in war
b) Modesty of Desdemona
c) Othello’s narrating of a simple story of his love
d) All of the above
39. “He even warned Othello”
What was Brabantio’s warning ?
a) Desdemona was disloyal
b) She might leave him
c) Her love was not real
d) She might deceive him as she has deceived her father
40. What qualities of Cassio attracted women- hearts?
a) He was handsome
b) He was eloquent
c) His nature was pleasing
d) All of these
41. Desdemona's father is:
a) Lodovico
b) Roderigo
c) Brabantio
d) Gratiano
42. How does Iago propose that Cassio will regain his reputation?
a) he will get Desdemona to plead with Othello
b) he will sully Othello's name to make himself look good
c) he will show himself to be a good and loyal friend
d) he will beg Othello's forgiveness
43. Why Iago planned a scheme of revenge?
a) Iago hated Cassio and Othello
b) Iago suspected Othello for being too fond of his wife
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
44. “Thus , Iago’s first artifice succeeded”
What was the success?
a) Cassio got drunk on duty
b) Othello took away Cassio’s rank as Lieutenant
c) Montano was wounded
d) None of these
45. “Cassio did as Iago advised him”
What was Iago’s advice?
a) Cassio should go to Desdemona and ask her to mediate for him
b) Cassio should talk to both Desdemona and Othello
c) Cassio should take revenge
d) All of these
46. “….the words of Iago which he said while entering the room”
Which were the words of Iago?
a) ‘Indeed!’
b) ‘I like not that’
c) ‘I know!’
d) None of these
47. “Thus, he was torn to pieces”
The thoughts moving round Othello’s head were-
a) Whether Desdemona was honest or not
b) Iago was just or not
c) Othello felt he was losing the virtues of a soldier
d) All of these
48. What was Othello’s first gift to Desdemona?
a) Handkerchief spotted with berries
b) Handkerchief spotted with flowers
c) Handkerchief spotted with strawberries
d) None of these
49. The handkerchief was given to Othello’s mother by-
a) His father
b) An Egyptian woman
c) A German woman
d) None of these
50. “…but her ________ had broken my heart”
a) Unfaithfulness
b) Disloyalty
c) Treachery
d) Infidelity
51. “The discovery was like a thunderstroke to Othello”
What did Othello discover at the end?
a) Iago was the main culprit
b) Desdemona was innocent and faithful
c) Cassio was never disloyal
d) All of these
52. Othello was a-
(a) dark complexioned nobleman
(b) general
(c) moor
(d) all of the above
53. Desdemona was
(a) the daughter of Othello
(b) the wife of lago
(c) the daughter of Brabantio
(d) the wife of Cassio
54. Desdemona loved to hear Othello tell the story of his-
(a) early life
(b) adventures
(c) parents
(d) people
55. What were the strange things that were included in Othello's narration?
(a) the vast wilderness and romantic caverns
(b) the quarries the rock and lofty mountains
(c) savage nations, the man eaters, a race in Africa whose heads grew beneath their shoulders
(d) All of the above
56. What did Desdemona give Othello on hearing the story of his suffering?
(a) consoled him
(b) gave sighs
(c) expressed her sympathy for him
(d) remained silent
57. Desdemona married-
(a) lago
(b) Montano
(c) Othello
(d) Cassio
58. Desdemona chose Othello as her lover because-
(a) The senator deeply loved Othello
(b) he was the General of the army
(c) she was fond of listening adventure stories that Othello told from his experiences
(d) of his mainly attitude and pleasant personality
59. The people whose heads grow beneath their shoulders are-
(a) Baldric
(b) Blemmyes
(c) Sylph
(d) anthropophagi
60. Othello married Desdemona-
(a) in a church
(b) in a mosque
(c) in a temple
(d) privately
61. The cannibals are-
(a) man-eaters
(b) vegetarians
(c) non-vegetarians
(d) herbivorous
62. Othello had risen to the rank of
(a) Commander
(b) Major
(c) Brigadier
(d) General
63. Othello's complexion was-
(a) black
(b) red
(c) brown
(d) white
64. Othello was summoned to the court for the charge brought by-
a) Brabantio
b) Iago
c) Casio
d) Montano
65. The Turks were preparing themselves to recapture-
(a) the island of Cyprus
(b) Finland
(c) Norway
(d) Denmark
66. Othello's most confident friend was-
(a) lago
(b) Brabantio
(c) Montano
(d) Cassio
67. No sooner had Othello landed in Cyprus, than news arrived that a violent tempest had dispersed the
(a) Trojan fleet
(b) Turkish fleet
(c) English fleet
(d) Canadian fleet
68. The Turkish fleet retreated because of-
(a) mighty enemy soldiers
(b) lightening
(c) a tempest
(d) sabotage
69. Othello married Desdemona without the consent of-
(a) the Duke
(b) Desdemona
(c) Desdemona's mother
(d) Desdemona's father
70. lago suspected Othello was too fond of-
(a) his wife
(b) Cassio's wife
(c) both his and lago's wife
(d) some other women
71. Who was offended by Cassio's promotion?
(a) Othello
(b) Desdemona
(c) Brabantio
(d) lago
72. Brabantio was deceived by-
(a) Othello
(b) Cassio
(c) lago
(d) Desdemona
73. Why had the state of Venice immediately needed Othello's service?
(a) to resist the Finns
(b) to resist the Norwegians
(c) to resist the Turks
(d) to resist the Danes
74. To whom did Desdemona say she had a higher duty than to her father-
(a) teacher
(b) guide
(c) mother
(d) husband
75. The news of arrival of Othello and Desdemona and the dispersion of enemy's fleet made a short of holiday in-
(a) France
(b) Italy
(c) Cyprus
(d) Norway
(a) mighty enemy soldiers
(b) lightening
(c) a tempest
(d) sabotage
69. Othello married Desdemona without the consent of-
(a) the Duke
(b) Desdemona
(c) Desdemona's mother
(d) Desdemona's father
70. lago suspected Othello was too fond of-
(a) his wife
(b) Cassio's wife
(c) both his and lago's wife
(d) some other women
71. Who was offended by Cassio's promotion?
(a) Othello
(b) Desdemona
(c) Brabantio
(d) lago
72. Brabantio was deceived by-
(a) Othello
(b) Cassio
(c) lago
(d) Desdemona
73. Why had the state of Venice immediately needed Othello's service?
(a) to resist the Finns
(b) to resist the Norwegians
(c) to resist the Turks
(d) to resist the Danes
74. To whom did Desdemona say she had a higher duty than to her father-
(a) teacher
(b) guide
(c) mother
(d) husband
75. The news of arrival of Othello and Desdemona and the dispersion of enemy's fleet made a short of holiday in-
(a) France
(b) Italy
(c) Cyprus
(d) Norway
76. The news of arrival of Othello and Desdemona in Cyprus and the dispersion of enemy's fleet made a short of
(a) tension
(b) treason
(c) war
(d) holiday
77. Being too much ashamed, Cassio did not reply to Othello's question and cunning lago related the incident to Othello-
(a) plainly not at all
(b) bluntly accusing Montano
(c) artfully accusing Cassio
(d) accusing Cassio
78. In front of the Duke, the statement of Othello was confirmed by-
(a) Desdemona herself
(b) the witnesses
(c) the courtiers
(d) the marriage certificate
79. What did Desdemona regard more than appearance and complexion of man?-
(a) money
(b) Power
(c) comfort
(d) heart
80. Cassio's promotion caused lago's-
(a) jealousy
(b) pleasure
(c) frustration
(d) indifference
81. A seemingly good advice of lago was actually given to Cassio for-
(a) bad purpose
(b) wicked purpose
(c) harassing Cassio
(d) making Cassio hopeless
82. What sort of person was Cassio?
(a) eloquent
(b) handsome
(c) young handsome and eloquent
(d) very reserved
83. lago was-
(a) the father of Desdemona
(b) the father of Emilia
(c) Desdemona's husband
(d) Emilia's husband
77. Being too much ashamed, Cassio did not reply to Othello's question and cunning lago related the incident to Othello-
(a) plainly not at all
(b) bluntly accusing Montano
(c) artfully accusing Cassio
(d) accusing Cassio
78. In front of the Duke, the statement of Othello was confirmed by-
(a) Desdemona herself
(b) the witnesses
(c) the courtiers
(d) the marriage certificate
79. What did Desdemona regard more than appearance and complexion of man?-
(a) money
(b) Power
(c) comfort
(d) heart
80. Cassio's promotion caused lago's-
(a) jealousy
(b) pleasure
(c) frustration
(d) indifference
81. A seemingly good advice of lago was actually given to Cassio for-
(a) bad purpose
(b) wicked purpose
(c) harassing Cassio
(d) making Cassio hopeless
82. What sort of person was Cassio?
(a) eloquent
(b) handsome
(c) young handsome and eloquent
(d) very reserved
83. lago was-
(a) the father of Desdemona
(b) the father of Emilia
(c) Desdemona's husband
(d) Emilia's husband
84. Othello’s uncomplicated activities towards his beloved clearly indicated his
a ) Immoral character
b ) Doubtful character
c ) Envious nature
d ) Innocent nature
85. The wedding of Othello and Desdemona rarely brought any disparity to their connection with
a ) Montano
b ) Emilia
c ) Cassio
d ) Roderigo
86. Othello promoted the level of Cassio from the position of a soldier to the position of
a ) Officer
b ) General
c ) Soldier
d ) Lieutenant
87. Iago perceived himself as more appropriate for holding the position of Lieutenant in comparison to
a ) Cassio
b ) Othello
c ) Senate
d ) Montano
88. In order to take a revenge on Othello , Iago executed an intense strategy to ingrain a seed of jealously in the mind of Othello against
a) Caliper
b) Caprious
c) Cassio
d) Casino
89. A grand feast was organized in order to celebrate the sensational news of Turkish
a ) Emergence
b ) Dominance
c ) Resurgence
d ) Dispersion
90. Iago succeeded in deceiving Cassio and persuaded him to indulge in
a ) Limitless enjoyment
b ) Limitless conversation
c ) Limitless interference
d ) Limitless drinking
91. Cassio’s drunken mood got him engaged in a
a ) Contest
b ) Fight
c ) Protest
d ) Game
92. In order to control the frightful situation, Montano was subjected to some sort of
a ) Accident
b ) Mishap
c ) Injury
d ) Blackmail
93. Cassio’s improper act enforced Othello to remove him from the position of
a ) Army
b ) Lieutenant
c ) General
d ) Senate
94. Cassio expressed his immense sorrow in the presence of his seeming friend
a ) Desdemona
b ) Othello
c ) Brabantio
d ) Iago
95. Desdemona pleaded Othello to return back Cassio’ s
a) Official position
b) Sovereign position
c) Governing position
d) Lieutenant position
96. Name the two persons who came in-between the conversation of Desdemona and Cassio?
a ) Othello and Duke
b ) Iago and Roderigo
c ) Montano and Emilia
d ) Othello and Iago
97. On perceiving Othello , Cassio went out of the room with the help of the
a ) Opposite door
b ) Opposite lawn
c ) Opposite corridor
d ) Opposite gallery
98. Iago compelled Othello to believe that Desdemona might betray her husband in a similar manner like her
a ) Father
b ) Brother
c ) Sister
d ) Nephew
a ) Immoral character
b ) Doubtful character
c ) Envious nature
d ) Innocent nature
85. The wedding of Othello and Desdemona rarely brought any disparity to their connection with
a ) Montano
b ) Emilia
c ) Cassio
d ) Roderigo
86. Othello promoted the level of Cassio from the position of a soldier to the position of
a ) Officer
b ) General
c ) Soldier
d ) Lieutenant
87. Iago perceived himself as more appropriate for holding the position of Lieutenant in comparison to
a ) Cassio
b ) Othello
c ) Senate
d ) Montano
88. In order to take a revenge on Othello , Iago executed an intense strategy to ingrain a seed of jealously in the mind of Othello against
a) Caliper
b) Caprious
c) Cassio
d) Casino
89. A grand feast was organized in order to celebrate the sensational news of Turkish
a ) Emergence
b ) Dominance
c ) Resurgence
d ) Dispersion
90. Iago succeeded in deceiving Cassio and persuaded him to indulge in
a ) Limitless enjoyment
b ) Limitless conversation
c ) Limitless interference
d ) Limitless drinking
91. Cassio’s drunken mood got him engaged in a
a ) Contest
b ) Fight
c ) Protest
d ) Game
92. In order to control the frightful situation, Montano was subjected to some sort of
a ) Accident
b ) Mishap
c ) Injury
d ) Blackmail
93. Cassio’s improper act enforced Othello to remove him from the position of
a ) Army
b ) Lieutenant
c ) General
d ) Senate
94. Cassio expressed his immense sorrow in the presence of his seeming friend
a ) Desdemona
b ) Othello
c ) Brabantio
d ) Iago
95. Desdemona pleaded Othello to return back Cassio’ s
a) Official position
b) Sovereign position
c) Governing position
d) Lieutenant position
96. Name the two persons who came in-between the conversation of Desdemona and Cassio?
a ) Othello and Duke
b ) Iago and Roderigo
c ) Montano and Emilia
d ) Othello and Iago
97. On perceiving Othello , Cassio went out of the room with the help of the
a ) Opposite door
b ) Opposite lawn
c ) Opposite corridor
d ) Opposite gallery
98. Iago compelled Othello to believe that Desdemona might betray her husband in a similar manner like her
a ) Father
b ) Brother
c ) Sister
d ) Nephew
99. According to lago, Cassio was the fittest person for-
(a) leading the army
(b) doing duties sincerely
(c) leg-pulling
(d) the company of ladies
100. Artful lago saw Cassio and Desdemona talking and said in a low voice that he-
(a) leading the army
(b) doing duties sincerely
(c) leg-pulling
(d) the company of ladies
100. Artful lago saw Cassio and Desdemona talking and said in a low voice that he-
(a) was happy to see them
(b) expected much help from them
(c) did not like their behaviour
(d) was afraid of them
101. lago was artful and had studied-
(a) animals nature
(b) philosophy
(c) human mind deeply
(d) science
102. After making him drunk, lago allured Cassio to
(a) sleep fair lady
(b) drink freely
(c) spend the time with women
(d) talk about the Desdemona
103. Who was the worthy officer wounded in the scuffle?
(a) Othello
(c) lago
(b) Cassio
(d) Montano
104. As a result of Cassio's negligence, he was-
(a) demoted
(c) promoted
(b) suspended
(d) imprisoned
105. After the scuffle, Cassio lamented for
(a) dear wife
(b) lost dukedom
(c) dear son
(d) lost reputation
106. Cassio came to meet Desdemona-
(a) to woo her
(b) to kill her
(c) to implore her
(d) to reproach her
107. Who advised Cassio to meet Desdemona to mediate for him with her lord?
(a) Brabantio
(b) Othello
(c) Montano
(d) lago
108. At the sight of what did Othello's heart used to be roused?
(a) troops only and artilleries
(b) banners only
(c) artilleries only
(d) troops an banners
109. Desdemona promised Cassio-
(a) to elope with him
(b) to give back his post
(c) to plot a murder scheme
(d) to help him to give back his post
110. Othello wanted to have a proof before blaming Desdemona as-
(a) robber
(b) dishonest
(c) thief
(d) witch
111. What did Othello pretend?
(a) a toothache
(b) a headache
(c) a stomach ache
(d) both (a) and (b)
112. The Egyptian woman told Othello's mother if she lost it or gave it away, his father's fancy would turn and he would-
(a) insult her
(b) scold her
(c) turn her away from home
(d) loath her as much he had loved her
113. Othello became doubtful to his wife's infidelity by the conspiracy of-
(a) Cassio
(b) Montano
(c) lago
(d) Emilia
114. Desdemona had not given any handkerchief to-
(a) lago
(b) Cassio
(c) Cassio and lago
(d) Cassio, lago or any other person
115. The Egyptian woman was a-
(a) witch
(b) fore-teller
(c) charmer
(d) hunter
116. Emilia stole-
(a) the purse of Desdemona
(b) the purse of Othello
(c) the necklace of Cassio
(d) the handkerchief of Desdemona
117. Desdemona proved to have iron determination by-
(a) killing Othello
(b) marrying Cassio
(c) marrying Othello
(d) murdering Brabantio
118. Othello lost his sweet rest because-
(a) he was bed-ridden
(b) he was jealous of lago
(c) he was jealous of Cassio
(d) he was jealous of Desdemona
119. The thing that broke Othello's heart was-
(a) Disease
(b) Poverty
(c) Disgrace
(d) Desdemona's infidelity
120. Desdemona asked her attendant-
(a) to fetch a cup of coffee
(b) to make her bed
(c) to close the room
(d) to message her body
121. The entire plot of conspiracy was created alone by-
(a) lago
(b) Cassio
(c) Brabantio
(d) Horatio
122. Desdemona's attendant laid on her bed-
(a) a black blanket
(b) the usual bed-sheet
(c) a new bed-sheet
(d) the wedding bed-sheet
123. When Desdemona was awakened with Othello's entrance, she-
(a) saw him gnaw his underlip
(b) saw him roll his eyes
(c) saw him gnaw his underlip and roll his eyes
(d) saw him trembling
124. Desdemona was awakened by-
(a) the call of Othello knock on the door
(b) sudden terror
(c) the kisses of Othello
(d) the
125. While kissing Desdemona, Othello shed tears of-
(a) hatred
(b) treachery
(c) sadness
(d) cruelty
126. When Othello saw Desdemona asleep, he thought he would not-
(a) shed her blood or rear her white skin make any noise
(b) rouse her from sleep
(c) accuse her of betrayal
(d) stay near her for a long time
127. Why did lago kill the man whom he set on Cassio failed to kill him?
(a) to prevent discovery of his guilt
(b) to punish him
(c) to remain clear of any suspicion
(d) to satisfy Othello
128. Othello stifled Desdemona to death white she was-
(a) sleeping a sound sleep
(b) struggling for life
(c) crying for help
(d) trying to clear herself of blame
129. What does Othello try to get Desdemona to do before he kills her?/ Othello bade Desdemona-
(a) to prepare for death
(b) prepare for death and say her prayer
(c) to say her prayer
(d) leave the room
130. Othello suspected Desdemona of having affair with-
(a) lago
(b) Montano
(c) Cassio
(d) Various suitors both of her clime and complexion
131. The evidenced that proved Desdemona's innocence was some letters in the pocket of-
(a) Othello
(b) Cassio
(c) lago
(d) the assassin
132. What was the first present received by Desdemona from her husband ?
a ) A ring
b ) A handkerchief
c ) A bracelet
d ) A watch
133. Othello affirmed that if Iago’s words proves to be true , then he would take serious step against
a ) Cassio
b ) Desdemona
c ) Cassio and Desdemona
d ) Brabantio
134. In order to take revenge , Othello decided to punish Cassio and Desdemona by giving them
a ) Capital punishment
b ) Lifetime imprisonment
c ) Physical punishment
d ) Death penalty
135. Iago appointed his wife to secretly take the handkerchief from the room of
a ) Elena
b ) Arianna
c ) Desdemona
d ) Martina
136. As per the instruction of Iago, Emilia left the stolen handkerchief in the path of
a ) Ivano
b ) Cassio
c ) Lorenzo
d ) Nicolas
137. On missing the handkerchief , Desdemona was immensely scared of
a ) loosing the affection of Othello
b ) loosing the affection of Cassio
c ) loosing the affection of Brabantio
d ) Senate
138. After encountering the false acquisition of Othello, what move was taken by Desdemona?
a ) Desdemona decided to leave Othello
b ) Desdemona decided to return to her father’s house
c ) Desdemona decided to take a deep sleep
d ) Desdemona decided to seek the company of Cassio
139. Othello came inside the room of Desdemona with an evil intention. - What was his intention?
a ) In order to beg for the mercy of Desdemona
b ) In order to kill Desdemona
c ) In order to quarrel with Desdemona
d ) In order to present a new gift to Desdemona
140. In order to conceal the evidence, the attacker was murdered at the hands of
a ) Roderigo
b ) Duke
c ) Iago
d ) Montano
141. To whom did Cassio wanted to know the prime cause for appointing Iago to kill him ?
a ) Gallo
b ) Othello
c ) Carmelo
d ) John
142. The moment Othello encountered the actual truth , he decided to
a ) Commit Suicide
b ) Take Revenge
c ) Make Apology
d ) Say Prayer
138. After encountering the false acquisition of Othello, what move was taken by Desdemona?
a ) Desdemona decided to leave Othello
b ) Desdemona decided to return to her father’s house
c ) Desdemona decided to take a deep sleep
d ) Desdemona decided to seek the company of Cassio
139. Othello came inside the room of Desdemona with an evil intention. - What was his intention?
a ) In order to beg for the mercy of Desdemona
b ) In order to kill Desdemona
c ) In order to quarrel with Desdemona
d ) In order to present a new gift to Desdemona
140. In order to conceal the evidence, the attacker was murdered at the hands of
a ) Roderigo
b ) Duke
c ) Iago
d ) Montano
141. To whom did Cassio wanted to know the prime cause for appointing Iago to kill him ?
a ) Gallo
b ) Othello
c ) Carmelo
d ) John
142. The moment Othello encountered the actual truth , he decided to
a ) Commit Suicide
b ) Take Revenge
c ) Make Apology
d ) Say Prayer
143. Othello killed Desdemona by-
(a) poisoning
(b) shooting
(c) stabbing
(d) stifling by covering her up in the bed clothes
144. Othello lay dead-
(a) on the footpath
(c) in the garden
(b) at the gate
(d) upon his dead wife
145. The discovery of his own mistake and the innocence of Desdemona and Cassio made Othello's life-
(a) painful
(b) insupportable
(c) painful, insupportable and purposeless
(d) incorrigible
146. Why did Othello commit suicide-
(a) for killing his innocent wife
(b) for giving punishment to innocent Cassio
(c) for having been used by lago
(d) in fear of being ashamed
147. lago was executed
(a) generously
(b) bitterly
(c) lavishly
(d) with strict tortures
148. What were remembered when Othello died?
(a) merits were remembered
(b) plans were remembered
(c) Valiant acts were remembered
(d) merits and valiant acts were remembered
149. Desdemona was sought by various suitors both of her _____________ none of her choice, but she found
(a) age and generation
(b) clime and complexion
(c) country and abroad
(d) language and disposition
150. The noble lady who regarded _____________ appearance of man had chosen a Moor-more than the
(a) intelligence
(b) courage
(c) honesty
(d) heart
151. Othello told Desdemona how he marched up to the mouth of ______________ and he had been captivated by enemies-
(a) wild animal
(b) man eaters
(c) cannon
(d) turbulent sea
152. Getting hint from Desdemona Othello spoke more openly of ____________ to gain her consent-
(a) love
(b) the adventurous stories
(c) her unfaithfulness
(d) Cassio
153. Othello was summoned before the senate for ______________ reasons -
(a) one
(b) two
(c) three
(d) more than three
154. The ____________ father of Desdemona accused Othello in outrageous manner-
(a) hopeless
(b) affectionate
(c) in furious
(d) infatuated
155. Othello was accused of having cast spell and witchcraft to ___________ the gentle lady -
(a) love
(b) marry
(c) kill
(d) seduce
156. Othello spoke in the Senate with _____________ eloquence-
(a) Gracious
(b) shameless
(c) artless
(d) heartless
157. The enemies which ___________ stirred up against Desdemona proved in their nature more deadly than stranger or infields-
(a) misfortune
(b) lago
(c) Othello
(d) malice
158. Cassio was a _____________ soldier-
(a) Russian
(b) France
(c) Florentine
(d) Roman
159. Othello had used Cassio in
(a) his love-affair
(b) war against Turks
(c) punishing lago
(d) his enmity
160. lago had an unjust suspicion that the Moor was too fond of __________, his wife. -
(a) poisoning
(b) shooting
(c) stabbing
(d) stifling by covering her up in the bed clothes
144. Othello lay dead-
(a) on the footpath
(c) in the garden
(b) at the gate
(d) upon his dead wife
145. The discovery of his own mistake and the innocence of Desdemona and Cassio made Othello's life-
(a) painful
(b) insupportable
(c) painful, insupportable and purposeless
(d) incorrigible
146. Why did Othello commit suicide-
(a) for killing his innocent wife
(b) for giving punishment to innocent Cassio
(c) for having been used by lago
(d) in fear of being ashamed
147. lago was executed
(a) generously
(b) bitterly
(c) lavishly
(d) with strict tortures
148. What were remembered when Othello died?
(a) merits were remembered
(b) plans were remembered
(c) Valiant acts were remembered
(d) merits and valiant acts were remembered
149. Desdemona was sought by various suitors both of her _____________ none of her choice, but she found
(a) age and generation
(b) clime and complexion
(c) country and abroad
(d) language and disposition
150. The noble lady who regarded _____________ appearance of man had chosen a Moor-more than the
(a) intelligence
(b) courage
(c) honesty
(d) heart
151. Othello told Desdemona how he marched up to the mouth of ______________ and he had been captivated by enemies-
(a) wild animal
(b) man eaters
(c) cannon
(d) turbulent sea
152. Getting hint from Desdemona Othello spoke more openly of ____________ to gain her consent-
(a) love
(b) the adventurous stories
(c) her unfaithfulness
(d) Cassio
153. Othello was summoned before the senate for ______________ reasons -
(a) one
(b) two
(c) three
(d) more than three
154. The ____________ father of Desdemona accused Othello in outrageous manner-
(a) hopeless
(b) affectionate
(c) in furious
(d) infatuated
155. Othello was accused of having cast spell and witchcraft to ___________ the gentle lady -
(a) love
(b) marry
(c) kill
(d) seduce
156. Othello spoke in the Senate with _____________ eloquence-
(a) Gracious
(b) shameless
(c) artless
(d) heartless
157. The enemies which ___________ stirred up against Desdemona proved in their nature more deadly than stranger or infields-
(a) misfortune
(b) lago
(c) Othello
(d) malice
158. Cassio was a _____________ soldier-
(a) Russian
(b) France
(c) Florentine
(d) Roman
159. Othello had used Cassio in
(a) his love-affair
(b) war against Turks
(c) punishing lago
(d) his enmity
160. lago had an unjust suspicion that the Moor was too fond of __________, his wife. -
(a) Desdemona
(b) Emilia
(c) Bianca
(d) Celia
161. Under the guise of ______________ to the general lago lured Cassio to have a drink which was a great fault for him.
(a) loyalty and love
(b) friendship and faith
(c) confidence
(d) devotion and discrimination
162. Drunken Cassio told lago that Desdemona was a most _________________ lady.
(a) dangerous
(b) exquisite
(c) helpless
(d) provocative
163. Taking advantage of the situation, lago spread the __________ causing Castle bell to be rung.
(a) rumour
(b) news
(c) alarm
(d) rebellion
164. When Othello asked Cassio of the cause he was too ____________ to reply.
(a) ashamed
(b) terrified
(c) indifferent
(d) drunk
165. ____________ was a strict observer of discipline.
(a) Cassio
(b) Desdemona
(c) Othello
(d) lago
166. Othello deemed lago to be ____________ man full of love.-
(a) cunning
(b) intelligent
(c) just
(d) honest
167. I must ___________ before I think her dishonest-
(a) die
(b) have proof
(c) have killed Cassio
(d) countess
168. The name of lago's wife was-
a) Desdemona
b) Emilia
c) Oilvia
d) Camelia
169. Brabantio's daughter was
a) Desdemona
b) Emilia
c) Olivia
d) Camelia
170. Desdemona was killed by
a) herself
b) Cassio
c) lago
d) Othello
171. Desdemona was killed with
a) a knife
b) a dragger
c) bed sheet
d) poison
172. Othello was murdered by
a) lago
b) Cassio
c) himself
d) Desdemona
173. Othello got the magical handkerchief from
a) an Egyptian woman
b) his mother on her death-bed
c) his father
d) Desdemona
174. Othello was charged with the offence of seducing Desdemona by
c) lago
d) Duke of Venice
a) Brabantio
b) Cassio
175. Iago was
a) the best friend and well wisher of Othello
b) an officer and trusted by Othello
c) just a noble man
d) senator.
176. Emilia stole
a) the purse of Desdemona
b) the sword of Othello
c) the handkerchief of Desdemona
d) neckless of Desdemona.
177. According to lago the most unbearable pain was of
a) a scar
b) jealousy
c) a bleeding wound
d) none of these.
178. Iago was very
a) simple
b) cunning
c) honest
d) helpful
179. What nation threatens the venetian strong hold at Cyprus
a) Turkey
b) Egypt
c) Libya
d) Greece.
180. Iago was highly offended because
a) Othello cheated him
b) Othello married Desdemona
c) Othello loved Emilia
d) Othello promoted Cassio to the rank of lieutenant.
181. Iago lured Cassio to have these
a) a look at the treasure
b) a drink
c) a nap
d) none of
182. The murderer wire attempted to kill Cassio was employed by
a) Othello,
b) Desdemona
c) lago
d) Brabantio.
183. Iago's guilt was confirmed
a) when the wounded Cassio came in
b) by certain letters in Iago's pocket
c) by disclosure that Emilia had stolen the handkerchief
d) by Desdemona's pleading.
184. Brabantio was a
a) general
b) senator
c) soldier
d) duke
185. Brabantio's accusations commanded a patient hearing because of his
a. age
b. senatorial character
c. both
d. none
186. In the senate, Othello told the tale of his love with
a. much repetition
b. artless eloquence
c. high sounding words
d. much sorrow
187. When Othello readily undertook the management of wars in Cyprus, Desdemona
a. cheerfully consented
b. unwillingly consented
c. became angry
d. became sad
188. Desdemona professed that her duty to her husband is
a. higher than her duty to her father
b. lower than her duty to her father
c. as high as her duty to her father
d. as much as her duty to the country
189. Desdemona first listened to Othello’s stories when
a) she followed him around town
b) her father invited Othello to their home
c) she saw him at the Council meetings
d) she heard him boasting to Cassio
190. Iago thinks he should have been made lieutenant instead of Cassio because
a) he has more experience
b) he’s Othello’s best friend
c) his father used to have that position
d) Cassio is young and a drunk
a. young and gay
b. amorous and pleasing
c. handsome and eloquent
d. shy and reserved
192. The person whom Othello employed in his love affair with Desdemona was
a. Cassio
b. lago
c. Montano
d. Emilia
193. The person who had made the castle-bell to ring was
a. Montano
b. Cassio
c. Brabantio
d. lago
194. lago made his wife
a. steal the handkerchief from Desdemona
b. design a new handkerchief like that of Desdemona
c. steal a handkerchief from Cassio
d. make a handkerchief
195. Othello told Desdemona that the handkerchief was a
a. beautiful one
b. magical one
c. dull one
d. sensitive one
196. When Desdemona could not produce the handkerchief that Othello had presented her, Othello accused her of being
a) loyal
b. unfaithful
c. careless
d. cruel
197. When Desdemona's infidelity had broken Othello's heart, he called Desdemona
a. a beautiful weed
b. a sweet smelling weed
c. a weed creating aching sensation
d. all the three
198. Falling a sad pray to jealousy Othello lost his wit and killed Desdemona by
a. shooting at her
h. poisoning her
c. suffocating her with her bed-clothes
d. a severe stroke of his sword
199. The murderer who attempted to kill Cassio was employed by
a. Othello
b. Desdemona
c. lago
d. Brabantio
200. Othello's tragic flaw was that he was-
(a) revengeful
(b) suspicious
(c) ambitious
(d) jealous
Othello MCQ Answers
1. (b) a tragedy
2. (b) Shakespeare
3. (a) Venice
4. (a) Venice
5. (c) Desdemona
6. (a) Senator of Venice
7. (d) Outward appearance
8. (a) Noble status
9. (c) Dark skin tone
10. (a) Othello
11. (c) Brabantio
12. (b) General
13. (c) Brabantio
14. (a) A man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her
15. (b) Valiant soldier
16. (a) Travelling
17. (d) Undergone
18. (b) Othello
19. (c) Othello
20. (c) Secret manner
21. (b) The Duke of Venice
22. (a) Othello
23. (d) State of Venice
24. (a) The Turkish soldiers are approaching in the direction of Cyprus , in order to reclaim it from the control of the Venice authority
25. (b) Turks
26. (a) Othello used magic on Desdemona
27. (a) Love story
28. (b) Duke
29. (a) Othello
30. (b) Father
31. (c) Mother
32. (d) War
33. (c) Husband
34. (c) Cyprus
35. (b) Dissuade
36. (c) Both a and b
37. (a) The Island of Cyprus
38. (c) Othello’s narrating of a simple story of his love
39. (d) She might deceive him as she has deceived her father
40. (d) All of these
41. c) Brabantio
42. a) he will get Desdemona to plead with Othello
43. c) Both a and b
44. b) Othello took away Cassio’s rank as Lieutenant
45. a) Cassio should go to Desdemona and ask her to mediate for him
46. b) ‘I like not that’
47. d) All of these
48. c) Handkerchief spotted with strawberries
49. b) An Egyptian woman
50. a) Unfaithfulness
51. d) All of these
52. d) all of the above
53. d) the wife of Cassio
54. b) adventures
55. d) All of the above
56. b) gave sighs
57. c) Othello
58. c) she was fond of listening adventure stories that Othello told from his experiences
59. b) Blemmyes
60. d) privately
61. a) man-eaters
62. d) General
63. a) black
64. a) Brabantio
65. a) the island of Cyprus
66. d) Cassio
67. b) Turkish fleet
68. c) a tempest
69. d) Desdemona's father
70. a) his wife
71. d) lago
72. d) Desdemona
73. c) to resist the Turks
74. d) husband
75. c) Cyprus
76. d) holiday
77. c) artfully accusing Cassio
78. a) Desdemona herself
79. d) heart
80. a) jealousy
81. b) wicked purpose
82. c) young handsome and eloquent
83. d) Emilia's husband
84. d) Innocent nature
85. c) Cassio
86. d) Lieutenant
87. a) Cassio
88. c) Cassio
89. d) Dispersion
90. d) Limitless drinking
91. b) Fight
92. c) Injury
93. b) Lieutenant
94. d) Iago
95. d) Lieutenant position
96. d) Othello and Iago
97. a) Opposite door
98. a) Father
99. d) the company of ladies
100. c) did not like their behaviour
101. c) human mind deeply
102. d) talk about the Desdemona
103. d) Montano
104. a) demoted
105. d) lost reputation
106. b) to kill her
107. d) lago
108. d) troops an banners
109. d) to help him to give back his post
110. b) dishonest
111. b) a headache
112. d) loath her as much he had loved her
113. c) lago
114. d) Cassio, lago or any other person
115. c) charmer
116. d) the handkerchief of Desdemona
117. c) marrying Othello
118. c) he was jealous of Cassio
119. d) Desdemona's infidelity
120. b) to make her bed
121. (a) lago
122. (d) the wedding bed-sheet
123. (c) saw him gnaw his underlip and roll his eyes
124. (c) the kisses of Othello
125. (d) cruelty
126. (a) shed her blood or rear her white skin make any noise
127. (a) to prevent discovery of his guilt
128. (d) trying to clear herself of blame
129. (b) prepare for death and say her prayer
130. (c) Cassio
131. (d) the assassin
132. (b) A handkerchief
133. (c) Cassio and Desdemona
134. (d) Death penalty
135. (c) Desdemona
136. (b) Cassio
137. (a) loosing the affection of Othello
138. (c) Desdemona decided to take a deep sleep
139. (b) In order to kill Desdemona
140. (c) Iago
141. (b) Othello
142. (a) Commit Suicide
143. (d) stifling by covering her up in the bed clothes
144. (d) upon his dead wife
145. (c) painful, insupportable and purposeless
146. (a) for killing his innocent wife
147. (d) with strict tortures
148. (d) merits and valiant acts were remembered
149. (b) clime and complexion
150. (a) intelligence
151. (c) cannon
152. (a) love
153. (c) three
154. (c) in furious
155. (d) seduce
156. (c) artless
157. (d) malice
158. (c) Florentine
159. (a) his love-affair
160. (b) Emilia
161. (a) loyalty and love
162. (b) exquisite
163. (c) alarm
164. (a) ashamed
165. (c) Othello
166. (d) honest
167. (b) have proof
168. (b) Emilia
169. (a) Desdemona
170. (d) Othello
171. (c) bed sheet
172. (c) himself
173. (b) his mother on her death-bed
174. (a) Brabantio
175. (b) an officer and trusted by Othello
176. (c) the handkerchief of Desdemona
177. (b) jealousy
178. (b) cunning
179. (a) Turkey
180. (d) Othello promoted Cassio to the rank of lieutenant
181. (b) a drink
182. (c) lago
183. (a) when the wounded Cassio came in
184. (b) senator
185. (c) both
186. (b) artless eloquence
187. (a) cheerfully consented
188. (a) higher than her duty to her father
189. (b) her father invited Othello to their home
190. (a) he has more experience
191. (d) shy and reserved
192. (a) Cassio
193. (d) lago
194. (a) steal the handkerchief from Desdemona.
195. (b) magical one
196. (b) unfaithful
197. (d) all the above
198. (c) suffocating her with her bed-clothes.
199. (c) lago
200. (d) jealous
