Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Okonkwo manages his household with a heavy hand.
A
like a powerful dictator
B
using the cane on every occasion
C
without tolerating weakness
D
like a heavyweight champion
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This phrase implies that Okonkwo manages his household with strictness, authority, and perhaps even harshness, similar to how a powerful dictator governs with firm control.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11898)