Why did Nnaife blame Nnu Ego for all his problems?

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta’s The Joys of Motherhood.

A. Because his daughter slapped him
B. Because his daughter disobeyed him by travelling to abroad
C. Because his daughter disobeyed him by moving with prostitutes
D. Because his daughter ran away with a Yoruba man.

Correct Answer:

Option D – Because his daughter ran away with a Yoruba man.

Explanation

I Kehinde, the daughter of Nnaife broke his father’s (Nnaife) rules by running away with a Yoruba man, he assaulted the father of Kehinde’s husband. Sent to prison, Nnaife therefore blamed Nnu Ego for all his problems.