Read the following passage from "The Pig" in which Kibuka considers what to do after his pet pig has just been accidentally hit and killed by a motorcyclist. The idea of eating the pig had never entered Kibuka's mind. While sitting beside the body, he had been seriously considering just whereabouts in the shamba he could bury it. Now he opened his mouth to tell Musisi in no uncertain terms that eating one's good friends was a practice reserved for barbarians: and then, he suddenly had a clear picture of himself struggling to dig a grave. He was sure no Kalasandans would want to help him do it. Then came the realization of the effect a perpetual reminder of his porking friend in his shamba would have on him. He did not think he could stand it. Far better, indeed, to let the past bury itself and, besides, why deprive his fellow villagers of a tasty treat? They were, after all, the people who had nourished the creature on their leftovers. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of this paragraph? (1 point) Responses Kibuka is angry with Musisi for suggesting that he might want to eat the pig. Kibuka is angry with Musisi for suggesting that he might want to eat the pig. Kibuka decides to share the meat of his pig with the people who helped him keep it. Kibuka decides to share the meat of his pig with the people who helped him keep it. Kibuka becomes aware of the fact that he does not know of a proper place to bury his pig. Kibuka becomes aware of the fact that he does not know of a proper place to bury his pig. Kibuka recognizes that he cannot bury his pig without the help of the people in his shamba.
