Which excerpt is the best example of formal language? a) my dear patsy b) i expect you will write me by every post. c) take care that you never spell a word wrong. d) the acquirements which i hope you will make under the tutors i have provided for you will render you more worthy of my love

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.