Roderigo in Othello Quiz

Desdemona might be compared to the cheerleader all the guys want. And like a cheerleader, some guys have a better shot than others. Othello is going to get her, Cassio wants her, and Roderigo is like the nerd with no chance, but his crush makes him vulnerable to Iago's manipulations. Roderigo is a pawn in Iago's deadly game of chess, but even a pawn is important in winning (or losing) the game. Be sure you understand the character of Roderigo in Othello by taking our exclusive, interactive quiz. Each of our questions is ranked so that you can understand the level of difficulty and see how your score compares with others who have also taken this quiz. Give it a try below!

  1. Why does Iago stab Roderigo?

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  2. What has Roderigo been forbidden to do?

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  3. Who does Roderigo attempt to murder?

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  4. Who wounds Roderigo?

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  5. Why does Roderigo give Iago money?

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