Pumblechook chokes on the brandy at Christmas dinner because C) Pip replaced it with tar water. In Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations," Pip plays a prank on Pumblechook by switching the brandy with tar water, leading to Pumblechook's choking reaction.
Why does Pumblechook choke on the brandy at Christmas dinner?
Question 17 options:
A)
Mrs. Joe only had spoiled brandy to serve him.
B)
He has had too much to drink.
C)
Pip replaced it with tar water.
D)
He becomes overexcited telling his story.
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