In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch notes that the carnival period preceding Lent meets the criteria of a ritual because it

a. protects individuals.
b. moves individuals from one social status to another.
c. maintains order in the world.
d. designates a period of time when special activities are permitted.


Correct Answer: d

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