Why would Malala's grandfather not help pay for her Woma?

a. He was not speaking to Malala's father
b. Malala was not a boy
c. Malala was too old for the ceremony
d. He did not have the money

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The correct answer is b. Malala was not a boy. Her grandfather did not support paying for her Woma ceremony because in their culture, such ceremonies traditionally favored boys over girls.