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JAMB Literature in English 2018 Question 17

Question 17

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

The Turks are drown'd, means that

  1. A.The Turkish attack will not happen
  2. B.Their opponents were destroyed
  3. C.A terrible storm has struck Cyprus
  4. D.It signifies war
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Their opponents were destroyed)

Explanation

The phrase says the Turks, Venice's enemies, have been destroyed: their fleet sank in the storm.