JAMB Literature in English 2015 Question 19

Question 19

Set Text: Othello
William Shakespeare: Othello (extract for question 19)
The passage, as printed

Who were referred as masters?

  1. A.Cassio and clown
  2. B.Emilia and Lago
  3. C.First musician
  4. D.Desdemona
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (First musician)

Explanation

Cassio hires musicians to play under Othello's window; 'masters' is his polite address to them, led by the First Musician.