Question

"""Ezeudu had been the oldest man in his village, and at his death there were only three men in the whole clan who were older, and four or five others in his own age group. Whenever one of these ancient men appeared in the crowd to dance unsteadily the funeral steps of the tribe, younger men gave way and the tumult subsided.

It was a great funeral, such as befitted a noble warrior. As the evening drew near, the shouting and the firing of guns, the beating of drums and the brandishing and clanging of machetes increased."""
What event is described in the passage about Ezeudu's funeral?

a. A wedding celebration
b. A tribal dance
c. A funeral for a noble warrior
d. A religious ceremony

Answer 1

The event described in the passage is a funeral for a noble warrior.

Step-by-step explanation:

The event described in the passage is a funeral for a noble warrior. The passage mentions the death of Ezeudu, who was a noble warrior in his village. The funeral is described as a grand event, with shouting, firing of guns, beating of drums, and brandishing and clanging of machetes. This indicates that the funeral was held to honor and pay tribute to a respected and important figure, such as a noble warrior.