Talk to me im bored pls and happy holidays

How can rereading a passage to clarify the meaning of a later one?

What is one way to appeal to ethos?

Why does pumblechook choke on the brandy at christmas dinner? a. he has had too much to drink. b. mrs. joe had only spoiled brandy to serve him. c. pip replaced it with tar water. d. he becomes overexcited telling his story.