How is everyone today

What is a word that is stronger than "beautiful"

How did the older men calm the younger ones down when they learned from some of the prisoners where they were? (chapter 3 of the book night)

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.