1. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the passage above?
(A) To discuss scholarly works that view polygamy as a sign of prestige, respect,
and affluence in the African society
(B) To trace the origins of the missionary opposition to African polygamy
(C) To argue for imposing restrictions on polygamy in the African society
(D) To explore the reasons for women's acceptance of polygamy
(E) To discuss multiple perspectives on African polygamy and contrast them
with contemporary research