Which of the following situations best illustrates what happens to someone who experiences banishment?

Question

A. The person is forgiven for a crime in exchange for providing evidence against more important criminals.
B. The person is invited to return home after working in government service in another country.
C. The person is ordered to pack his or her belongings and leave the country for good.
D. The person is given an award for courageous service to his or her country.

Answer 1

C. The person is ordered to pack his or her belongings and leave the country for good.

Banishment typically refers to being expelled or exiled from a place, often a country, and option C best reflects this concept.