JAMB Literature in English 2019 Question 27

Question 27

Set Text: Othello
William Shakespeare: Othello (extract for questions 26 to 30)
The passage, as printed

The speech was directed to

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

Answer: B (Lago)

Explanation

Roderigo's lines refer to Iago, who has given him the 'satisfying reasons' to kill Cassio.