From the novel; The Life Changer
Birthdays are not celebrated in Aliya’s family because
- it reminds them they are closer to the grave
- Aliya's father dislikes parties
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it is not considered a major achievement
- it brings back bad memories
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Asides parties like weddings and other occasions of great achievements, Aliya's father doesn't consider other occasions worth celebrating, especially birthdays. Aliya's mother has a different perspective to this though but that is before she gets married to Mr Bello.
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