JAMB Literature in English 2015 Question 20

Question 20

Set Text: Othello
William Shakespeare: Othello (extracts for question 20)
The passage, as printed

How many characters were involved in the above exracts?

  1. A.Desdesmona, Emilia, Cassio
  2. B.Othello, Lago, Bianca
  3. C.Emilia, Othello, Bianca
  4. D.Roderigo, Desdemona, Cassio.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Desdesmona, Emilia, Cassio)

Explanation

Desdemona promises to help Cassio, Emilia adds that the matter grieves her husband, and Cassio thanks them: the speakers are Desdemona, Emilia and Cassio.