Waec Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 116:

• 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 is

A. Tony Lumpkin
B. Mr. Hardcastle
C. Sir Charles Marlow
D. Young Marlow

Question 117:

• WAEC 1998

The heroine of the play, She Stoops to Conquer is

A. Miss Hardcastle
B. Miss Neville
C. Mrs Hardcastle
D. Mrs Grigsby

Question 118:

• WAEC 1998

Mrs. Hardcastle is best described as

A. Dumb
B. Petty
C. Modest
D. Vain

Question 119:

• WAEC 1998

Mrs. Hardcastle dotes very much on

A. Kate
B. Tony
C. Neville
D. Marlow

Question 120:

• WAEC 1998

EFUAT. SUTHERLAND: The Marriage of Anansewa
Speaker A: Haven't you stayed at home for nearly
two weeks because your fees are owing?
And am I not still straining to find the money?
Speaker B: Yes
Speaker A is

A. Aya
B. Christie
C. Ananse
D. Ekuwa