Which of the following is the BEST example of the stream-of-consciousness technique? A)Her thoughts hung about her like tree boughs heavy with snow. B) Oh, the bus- for the love of Pete, where was the bus? C)As the sun glimpsed over the horizon, he realized sadly that he must leave at last. D)The secret to baking is to mix the dry ingredients-flour, salt, and so forth-separately from the wet ingredients.

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.