Read the passage from "Marriage Is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe.

"Father," began Nnaemeka suddenly, "I have come to ask for forgiveness."
"Forgiveness? For what, my son?" he asked in amazement.
"It's about this marriage question."
"Which marriage question?"
"I can't—it is impossible for me to marry Nweke's daughter."
"Impossible? Why?" asked his father.
"I don't love her."
"Nobody said you did. Why should you?" he asked.
"Marriage today is different..."

How does this passage define the traditional roles of men and women?

A. Men should marry for love, but whether women marry for love is unimportant.
B. It is not that important for men to be religious, but it is essential for women to be.
C. Men make decisions, and women accept those decisions.
D. Men may pursue many careers, while women are restricted to homemaking and teaching.

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