Why does Pumblechook choke on the brandy at Christmas dinner?

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.