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.

1 answer

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.