JAMB Literature in English 2016 Question 1

Question 1

Set Text: She Stoops to Conquer

In Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer, Constance reveals that she knows Marlow's reputation since Marlow is friends with

  1. A.Mr. Hastings
  2. B.Neville
  3. C.Mr. Hardcastle
  4. D.Mrs. Hardcastle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Mr. Hastings)

Explanation

Constance Neville knows about Marlow through her lover Hastings, who is Marlow's close friend.