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A.
PART A: Which of the following best describes a theme of the story?
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Strangers can be more honest than family, and this makes them more
trustworthy and morally good.
Curiosity is an important part of childhood, but it should be restricted more and
more as children grow.
Children's understanding of what is good and what is bad can be influenced by
the adults in their lives.
Most of the time, bad people get what they deserve, but occasionally they are
rewarded.

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.