Answers Common Core ELA 10-CR Short Story: "Marriage Is a Private Affair" by Chinua AchebeQuestion 6

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Short Story: "Marriage Is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe

Question 6 • Common Core ELA 10-CR

How is the title “Marriage Is a Private Affair” ironic?

Answer

A

Nnaemeka had an affair while he was married to Nene, but she doesn’t know about it.

B

The marriage of Nnaemeka and Nene is not private at all because it is discussed by the entire village.

C

Okeke is secretly pleased with Nnaemeka’s choice of wife, but his pride won’t let him admit it.

D

Marriage can only be performed in a public ceremony, open to any who wants to attend.

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