Who succeeded Othello as Governor of Cyprus?

Analyze the question: This is about the ending of Shakespeare's Othello. After Othello's death, someone is given authority over Cyprus and the task of dealing with Iago.

Recall the concept (the plot):

• Montano was the Governor of Cyprus before Othello arrived. Othello replaced him.
• Othello made Cassio his lieutenant after dismissing Iago's claim to the post.
• Iago's plots lead to Desdemona's murder and Othello's suicide.
• In Act 5, Scene 2, Cassio is wounded but survives. Lodovico, the Venetian envoy, brings letters from Venice showing that Cassio is to take over the governorship once Othello is recalled.
• At the end, Lodovico tells Gratiano to take over Othello's property, and he gives Cassio the job of passing judgment on Iago: "To you, Lord Governor, remains the censure of this hellish villain."

Step by step:

1. Montano was the predecessor, not the successor, so C is out.
2. Iago is the villain and is arrested, so B is out.
3. Gratiano is Desdemona's uncle (Brabantio's brother). He inherits Othello's wealth but not the governorship, so D is out.
4. Cassio is addressed as "Lord Governor" by Lodovico at the end, so he is the successor.

Answer: A. Cassio

Tip: Remember the final order: Othello is removed, Cassio is promoted, Iago is punished, Gratiano inherits. The phrase "Lord Governor" in Lodovico's last speech is the key quote to remember for exams.