Question 29
Other Set Texts: Non-African ProseIn Great Expectations, while Pip was going away from home to take the coach to London, Joe and Biddy threw old shoes at him because
- A.Pip had in a haste forgotten to pack those old shoes of his
- B.they wanted to play a practical joke on Pip for the last time
- C.Pip had made them angry by his joy to leave home
- D.they believed that the act would bring him good luck.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (they believed that the act would bring him good luck.)
Explanation
Throwing an old shoe after someone setting out was a custom for good luck.