Which of the following explains the main reason to cut a piece of wood on the outside of the measurement mark? to make up for the expansion of the wood

to make up for the error of the saw being used

to account for the kerf

to account for human error

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.