Which of the following is a run-on sentence? a. while the rain was drenching at times, the fans were dedicated and refused to leave. b. the players continue to work on both hitting and fielding, allowing them to improve both skillsets. c. the game was tied at halftime; each coach gave his team a pep-talk. d. the game will be called if the storm continues, the weather is dangerous.

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.