JAMB Literature in English 1998 Question 10

Question 10

Set Text: She Stoops to Conquer

'If my dear Hastings be but constant, I make no doubt to be too hard for her at last.' The lines above in the play are delivered by

  1. A.Kate
  2. B.Tony
  3. C.Marlow
  4. D.Constance.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Constance.)

Explanation

Constance Neville hopes that, if Hastings stays true, she will outwit her aunt Mrs Hardcastle and get her jewels.