Othello Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Othello? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Who is warned of the effects of the "green eyed monster"?


Othello
Iago
Cassio
Desdemona
Q. Who is Iago talking to when he compares Othello to an "old black ram"?


Cassio
Desdemona
Brabantio
Emilia
Q. The line "Zounds, sir, you're robbed. For shame, put on your gown!" (1.1.94) refers to what situation?


Othello eloping with Desdemona
Emilia stealing Desdemona's handkerchief
Cassio lusting after Desdemona
Iago betraying Othello
Q. When Othello mentions "the profit's yet to come" (2.3.12), what is he referring to?


Marital bliss—i.e., doin' it
The spoils of war
The sweetness of revenge
Getting paid in gold
Q. Why does Iago mention that Desdemona "did deceive her father, marrying [Othello]" (3.3.238)?


To make Othello suspicious of her
To make Brabantio angry at Othello
To convince Emilia to aid him in bringing down Desdemona
To humiliate Desdemona