In the excerpt from life on the mississippi, which theme is addressed in the second paragraph of chapter 9? a. the gathering of knowledge is more important than any other activity. b. it can be disorienting to learn too much about something one loves. c. an increase in knowledge about a subject sometimes decreases romantic impressions of it. d. it can be very rewarding and inspirational to acquire in-depth knowledge about a certain subject.

When aquinas realized that he could not find all the answers, he turned to

Explain how advancements in technology have affected the diversity of our news, how we receive it, and how it is portrayed by the media.

From this story and the indian saying which precedes it, what can the reader conclude about the culture in which the tale is set? a) they believe that death is always signified by pigeons flying away. b) they think that the behavior of creatures in the natural world can indicate things that will happen to people. c) they believe that honest, hard work provides relief from the ravages of the natural world. d) they think that death isn't the end, but only the beginning of a new life.