WAEC Literature in English 1998 Question 399

Question 399

Set Text: The Marriage of Anansewa
Efua T. Sutherland: The Marriage of Anansewa
The passage, as printed

The Marriage of Anansewa (Efua T. Sutherland). The above speech is made at the

  1. A.naming ceremony
  2. B.christening ceremony
  3. C.outdooring ceremony
  4. D.chieftaincy ceremony
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (outdooring ceremony)

Explanation

Gifts are collected at Anansewa's outdooring (puberty) ceremony, an Akan custom.