JAMB Literature in English 2016 Question 30

Question 30

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

In the above excerpt, who is the speaker?

  1. A.Othello
  2. B.Desdemona
  3. C.Lago
  4. D.Emilia.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Lago)

Explanation

Iago pretends to be reluctant to voice his suspicions, admitting his 'nature's plague' is to spy into abuses, so that Othello will press him.