Question

1. which quotation contradicts the idea that fate is responsible for everything in igbo culture?

a. \the oldest man present said sternly that those whose palm - kernels were cracked for them by a benevolent spirit should not forget to be humble.\ (26)
b. \but it was really not true that okonkwos palm - kernels had been cracked for him by a benevolent spirit. he had cracked them himself.\ (27)
c. \okonkwo broke the peace, and was punished, as was the custom, by ezeani, the priest of the earth goddess, ani.\ (29)
d. \and so people said he had no respect for the gods of the clan. his enemies said his good fortunes had gone to his head.\ (31)

Explanation:

The idea that fate is responsible for everything is contradicted when an individual's own action (Okonkwo cracking his own palm - kernels) is emphasized instead of a benevolent spirit doing it for him. This shows personal agency over fate.

Answer:

B. "But it was really not true that Okonkwo's palm - kernels had been cracked for him by a benevolent spirit. He had cracked them himself." (27)