JAMB Literature in English 1985 Question 10

Question 10

Other Set Texts: Non-African Prose

A 'gentleman' in the sense in which it is used in Great Expectations is

  1. A.a man of wealth
  2. B.a chivalrous young man
  3. C.an educated man of some means
  4. D.a man who has inherited a fortune
  5. E.a man who lives in a big city.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (an educated man of some means)

Explanation

To Pip, being a gentleman means having money to live on and an education, without working with his hands.