JAMB Literature in English 1988 Question 26

Question 26

Other Set Texts: Non-African Prose

Miss Havisham was a nasty, vindictive recluse because she was

  1. A.born an eccentric
  2. B.cruelly ill-used by a man
  3. C.by nature nasty and shy of company
  4. D.badly brought up.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cruelly ill-used by a man)

Explanation

Compeyson jilted her on her wedding day, and she has hated men ever since.