Bece Model Questions Vol1 2023 Edo L1 Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2023 Bece Model Questions Vol1 Edo L1 examination.

Bece Model Questions Vol1 2023 Edo L1 Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 11 BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • EDO_L1 • objective

Read the following excerpt from Chinua Achebe's *Things Fall Apart*: "During the funeral of the respected elder Ezeani, Okonkwo, in a moment of anger, struck a fellow clansman with his machete, causing his death. The mourners were shocked, for no one may take a life during the rites of mourning. The council declared that Okonkwo must leave the village for seven years as punishment." According to the passage, what specific Igbo cultural principle does Okonkwo violate, leading to his exile?

Answer Options

A. The rule that only elders may speak during council meetings (the speaking restriction for non‑elders).
B. The custom of offering a sacrifice to the ancestors before any funeral (the sacrificial requirement).
Correct Answer C. The prohibition against taking a life during funeral rites (the taboo on killing during mourning).
D. The law that men must not wear bright colors during mourning (the dress code taboo).
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The prohibition against taking a life during funeral rites (the taboo on killing during mourning).

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This is Bece Model Questions Vol1 2023 Edo L1 Question 11. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Bece Model Questions Vol1 Edo L1 examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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