In "in answer to their questions" when lisa pours salt, pepper, and olive oil on a paper plate what does the result symbolize?
italians forget who they are after coming to america
italians join american culture while keeping their own culture
italians learn to hide who they really are from whites and blacks
italians take over and change white and black cultural traditions

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.