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JAMB Literature in English 2002 Question 12

Question 12

Literary Appreciation: Prose and Drama
George Eliot, Silas Marner (extract)
The passage, as printed

George Eliot, Silas Marner: In the statement above, the Squire is portrayed as a

  1. A.kind and generous friend
  2. B.father to everyone in the community
  3. C.miserly and ungracious ruler
  4. D.quick tempered and adamant man
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (quick tempered and adamant man)

Explanation

He makes decisions 'in violent anger' (quick-tempered) and will not change them once calm (adamant).