John was a shepherd boy. he cared for his father's sheep. as there many wolves prowling about waiting for a chance to kill the sheep, john had to be look at the blank with the number 1 in the passage. which of these answers correctly completes the sentence? a) are b) is c) was d) were

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.