“An egg never sits on a hen” is an example of a __________

a. proverb
b. folktale
c. sacred narrative
d. ritual speech


Answer: a

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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How have racial barriers changed in the United States over the years?

A) Some barriers have been lifted, but the "color line" has not yet disappeared. B) Racial groups remain segregated by a caste-type system. C) Racial discrimination has been overtaken by gender discrimination. D) Racial barriers have been essentially eliminated.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Tlingit women generally consider men to be:

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