WAEC Literature in English 1998 Question 378

Question 378

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

She Stoops to Conquer (Oliver Goldsmith). The gentlemen are

  1. A.Mr Hardcastle and Sir Marlow
  2. B.Tony Lumpkin and Landlord
  3. C.Hastings and Diggory
  4. D.Young Marlow and Hastings
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Young Marlow and Hastings)

Explanation

Marlow and Hastings arrive at Hardcastle's house thinking it is an inn.