JAMB Literature in English 2002 Question 44

Question 44

Set Text: She Stoops to Conquer
Oliver Goldsmith, She Stoops to Conquer (extract)
The passage, as printed

Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer: The dialogue above reveals the couple's

  1. A.fear of the unknown
  2. B.difference in lifestyle
  3. C.love for each other
  4. D.humorous disposition
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (difference in lifestyle)

Explanation

Mr Hardcastle loves everything old, while Mrs Hardcastle wants fashion and does not want to be thought old: their tastes differ.