Monks lived and worked in ___ so that they could totally dedicate their lives to God.

silence

Explanation:

Monks believe silence allows them to get closer to God.

I would say mosques im not too sure :3

Explanation:

a.

congress passed laws allowing for free passage between states.

so the story tells of someone named kaushik choudhuri, but he does not narrate the story, a girl named hema does. hema tells the story in a second person point of view because you (the reader) are supposed to be the boy named kaushik.

here's an excerpt i found: "i was ushered into the fitting room, your mother watching approvingly as i took off my coat and sweater and tried on the bra."

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