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JAMB Literature in English 2003 Question 28

Question 28

Set Text: She Stoops to Conquer

In Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer, the story of the play would have been different but for

  1. A.Miss Hardcastle's attitude towards her guests
  2. B.Mr. Hardcastle's ignorance of Young Marlow's true identity
  3. C.the insensitivity of Mrs. Hardcastle
  4. D.Tony's misinformation of Young Marlow and Mr. Hastings
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Tony's misinformation of Young Marlow and Mr. Hastings)

Explanation

Tony tricks Marlow and Hastings into believing Mr Hardcastle's house is an inn; all the comic mistakes of the play follow from this prank.