Question

this story is about two characters from different parts of nigeria who decide to get married.
\have you written to your dad yet?\ asked nene one afternoon....

o.... i think its better to tell him when i get home on leave!\
\but why? .... he should be let into our happiness now.\
... \i wish i were sure it would be happiness to him.\
\of course it must,\ replied nene, a little surprised. \why shouldnt it?\
\you have lived in lagos all your life, and you know very little about people in remote parts of the country. . . .
\they are most unhappy if the engagement is not arranged by them. in our case its worse—you are not even an ibo.\
how does this passage best demonstrate a patriarchal system?
○ the people of nigeria belong to a variety of tribes with different customs.
○ the people of nnaemekas village arrange the marriages of most couples.
○ a son has chosen to live in a city apart from his family members, who remain in a rural area.
○ a son believes that he must choose the right time and place to communicate with his father.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Talks about tribal diversity, not patriarchy. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Arranged marriages by the village (implying male - dominated decision - making in a patriarchal system as the village's marriage arrangements are likely controlled by men) shows a patriarchal system where marriages are not solely the couple's choice.
• Option 3: Discusses urban - rural family living, not patriarchy. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Is about communication timing, not related to a patriarchal system. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. The people of Nnaemeka’s village arrange the marriages of most couples.