This comes from the novel “Things Fall Apart” written by Chinua Achebe. In this novel the proud and strong Okonkwo gets punished for not obeying the traditions of his tribe. During the Week of Peace he beat one of his wives and he got punished for this, because according to tradition there must be peace and harmony during the Week of Peace, or else the Tribe can get into trouble.
Question: What fact would you select to support your understanding of customs?
Answer: A. According to their customs, when Okonkwo beats his wife during the Week of Peace, he endangers the whole community by angering the earth goddess.