JAMB Literature in English 2016 Question 2

Question 2

Set Text: She Stoops to Conquer

In Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer, In Hardcastle's house, Hardcastle and several "awkward servants" enter, the former instructing them on how to appear

  1. A.disgusting
  2. B.sophisticated
  3. C.friendly
  4. D.fuming.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sophisticated)

Explanation

Hardcastle drills his clumsy farm servants to look and behave like polished, well-trained household staff for his guests.