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JAMB Literature in English 2019 Question 23

Question 23

Set Text: Othello
William Shakespeare: Othello (extract for questions 21 to 25)
The passage, as printed

Where is the setting?

  1. A.Cyprus before the castle
  2. B.A room in the castle
  3. C.A seaport in Cyprus
  4. D.An open place near the quay
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Cyprus before the castle)

Explanation

The handkerchief scene with Bianca (Act 4 Scene 1) takes place in Cyprus, before the castle, while Othello watches.