Question

1. how does okonkwo beating his wife during the week of peace most affect the people in the village?

o a. it makes the villagers fear for ojiugos life.
o b. it makes the villagers fear the wrath of ani, the earth goddess.
c. it makes the villagers scold ojiugo for not feeding her children before leaving.
o d. it makes the villagers fear that okonkwo will be angry with them for sending the priest ezani to pray for ojiugo.

Explanation:

In the Igbo - culture depicted in the story, the Week of Peace is a sacred time. Beating one's wife during this time is a grave violation that can incur the wrath of Ani, the earth goddess, which the villagers fear.

Answer:

B. It makes the villagers fear the wrath of Ani, the earth goddess.