Refer to Where Is Niagara Falls? for a complete version of this text. In the introduction to Where Is Niagara Falls? Jim agrees to allow Roger to steer the boat after they pass under the bridge.

Which detail best explains why this was a bad idea at that moment?

A:“The boat was nearing a dangerous part of the river.”

B:“It was Roger’s first time ever in a boat.”

C:“He knew all about how to stay safe on the river.”

D:“Jim grabbed some oars and began to row as fast as he could.”

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.