Othello Plot recall Quiz
Othello by William Shakespeare · 11 multiple-choice questions with answers · about 9 min
Test your knowledge of Othello with 11 plot recall questions with answers and explanations — quick check of what happens and when. Ideal for revision once you have read the whole play.
Quick check of what happens and when. Drawn from the whole play — contains spoilers.
Skills tested: Recall, Context · Difficulty: Easy, Standard
Othello Plot recall questions
The answers and an explanation for each question appear as you play, and on the answer-key page of the printout.
- Why does Iago say he hates Othello as the play opens?
Othello stole Iago's inheritance · Othello insulted Emilia in public · Othello refused to lend him money · Othello made Cassio lieutenant instead of him
- How does Othello say he won Desdemona's love?
He used charms and witchcraft on her · She loved him for the dangers he had passed · Her father arranged the whole marriage · He saved her from drowning off Cyprus
- What happens to the Turkish fleet that threatened Cyprus?
It surrenders to Othello · It sails on to Rhodes · A storm destroys it · It is sunk by Cassio's ship
- How does Iago get Cassio dismissed?
He forges a letter in Cassio's hand · He makes him drunk and provokes a brawl · He accuses him of stealing from Othello · He tells Othello Cassio plotted mutiny
- Who picks up the handkerchief Desdemona drops?
Bianca, who keeps it for herself · Emilia, who gives it to Iago · Cassio, who returns it to Othello · Roderigo, who sells it in the town
- What does Othello do to Desdemona in front of Lodovico?
Strikes her · Banishes her to Venice · Kisses her hand · Ignores her completely
- How does Othello kill Desdemona?
He stabs her with his sword · He poisons her wine · He throws her from the tower · He smothers her in her bed
- Who reveals the truth about the handkerchief?
Cassio, who finds a letter on Roderigo · Bianca, who confesses before the court · Emilia, who is then killed by Iago · Lodovico, who saw everything
- Where do Acts II to V take place?
The city of Venice · Rhodes, held by the Turks · The island of Cyprus · A ship at sea
- Which object becomes Iago's 'proof' of infidelity?
A ring that Othello gave to his wife · A love letter signed by Michael Cassio · Desdemona's strawberry-spotted handkerchief · A lock of Desdemona's hair in a locket
- How does Roderigo die?
Cassio kills him in a duel · Othello runs him through · He drowns trying to flee · Iago stabs him in the dark street
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Othello Plot recall quiz free?
Yes. All 11 questions are free with answers and explanations. Play online with instant feedback, or print it as a test with an answer key — no sign-up needed.
What does the Othello Plot recall quiz cover?
11 plot recall questions drawn from every part of Othello. Quick check of what happens and when. It tests recall, context at easy, standard level.
Does it contain spoilers?
Yes — it draws on the whole play, including the ending.
Can I use it with a class?
Yes. Print it with the answer key for a reading check, homework or revision lesson, or share the link so students can take it online.
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