Othello (WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

Read the extract and then answer the following question:

Look at how the characters speak and behave here. How do you think an audience might respond to this part of the play? Refer closely to details from the extract to support your answer.

Male and female relationships are important in Othello. Write about how Shakespeare presents one or two of the male and female relationships in the play.

*5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Read the extract and then answer the following question:

What does the extract show about Iago at this point in the play? Refer closely to details from the extract to support your answer.

For which character in Othello do you have the most sympathy? How does Shakespeare create sympathy for your chosen character? Refer to characters and events from the play in your answer.

*5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Read the extract and then answer the following question:

What does the extract show an audience about Othello’s thoughts and feelings at this point in the play? Refer closely to details from the extract to support your answer.

Write about Desdemona and how she is presented at different points in the play.

*5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.

Read the extract and then answer the following question:

What does this extract show an audience about Iago’s thoughts and feelings here? Refer closely to details from the extract to support your answer.

Write about the relationship between Othello and Desdemona and how it is presented at different points in the play.

*5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures.