Bece Model Questions Vol1 2024 Edo L1 Question 36

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. "When the rains failed for the third year in a row, the villagers of Umueze grew restless. Food stores dwindled, and the market prices for grain rose sharply. Kelechi, a farmer who owned two sturdy oxen, watched the situation with worry. He knew that without a harvest, his family would soon face hunger. One evening, a trader from the nearby town offered a good price for oxen, promising to transport them to a city where they fetched even higher sums. Though reluctant to part with his animals, Kelechi agreed, hoping the money would buy enough food to see his family through the dry season. By the time the first clouds gathered, his oxen were already on their way to the city." Question: What is the most likely reason Kelechi decided to sell his oxen before the rains returned? Support your answer with two specific pieces of evidence from the passage.