Waec Literature in English 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 111:

• WAEC 1998

A : Gentlemen, once more you are heartily welcome...Sir, you're heartily welcome.
It's not my way, you see, to receive my friends with my back to the fire. I like to give them a hearty reception in the old style at my gate. I like to see their horse and trunks taken care of
B : (Aside): He has got our names from the servants already. (To him): We approve your caution and hospitality, Sir.
The gentlemen are

A. Mr Hardcastle and Sir Marlow
B. Tony Lumpkin and Landlord
C. Hastings and Diggory
D. Young Marlow and Hastings

Question 112:

• WAEC 1998

A : Gentlemen, once more you are heartily welcome...Sir, you're heartily welcome.
It's not my way, you see, to receive my friends with my back to the fire. I like to give them a hearty reception in the old style at my gate. I like to see their horse and trunks taken care of
B : (Aside): He has got our names from the servants already. (To him): We approve your caution and hospitality, Sir.
They are both welcome to the house of Mr. and Mrs

A. Hardcastle
B. Diggory
C. Hastings
D. Marlo

Question 113:

• WAEC 1998

A : Gentlemen, once more you are heartily welcome...Sir, you're heartily welcome.
It's not my way, you see, to receive my friends with my back to the fire. I like to give them a hearty reception in the old style at my gate. I like to see their horse and trunks taken care of
B : (Aside): He has got our names from the servants already. (To him): We approve your caution and hospitality, Sir.
They are both welcome to the house of Mr. and Mrs

A. Hardcastle
B. Diggory
C. Hastings
D. Marlo

Question 114:

• WAEC 1998

A : Gentlemen, once more you are heartily welcome...Sir, you're heartily welcome.
It's not my way, you see, to receive my friends with my back to the fire. I like to give them a hearty reception in the old style at my gate. I like to see their horse and trunks taken care of
B : (Aside): He has got our names from the servants already. (To him): We approve your caution and hospitality, Sir.
Speaker A is happy to receive his

A. Friends
B. Sons -in-law
C. Brothers
D. Daughter's suitor

Question 115:

• WAEC 1998

A : Gentlemen, once more you are heartily welcome...Sir, you're heartily welcome.
It's not my way, you see, to receive my friends with my back to the fire. I like to give them a hearty reception in the old style at my gate. I like to see their horse and trunks taken care of
B : (Aside): He has got our names from the servants already. (To him): We approve your caution and hospitality, Sir.
Speaker B believes Speaker A is

A. A steward
B. The landlord
C. An inn keeper
D. A porter