Answer the following questions carefully after reading the above passage: 6. According to the passage, Hindus believe that the goddess Durga: a. sacrifices goats and sheep b. defea... Answer the following questions carefully after reading the above passage: 6. According to the passage, Hindus believe that the goddess Durga: a. sacrifices goats and sheep b. defeated the evil demons of the world c. visits temples d. enjoys meat every day 7. As used in paragraph 1, 'bizarre' most nearly means? a. unbelievable b. unknown c. awkward d. strong 8. Both the colourful kites and bamboo swings are used as examples of? a. ways people relax and enjoy themselves during Dashain b. things people honour and reflect on during Dashain c. offerings to the goddess Durga d. ways people reunite with family during Dashain 9. Which of the following sentences from the passage best indicates why the author thinks Nepal would seem very foreign to many Americans? a. 'Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day.' b. 'Every evening, people gather at these swings and take turns swinging.' c. 'People also clean and decorate their homes for Dashain.' d. 'During American holidays...'

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6. b, 7. a, 8. a, 9. a

The answers are: 6. b. defeated the evil demons of the world 7. a. unbelievable 8. a. ways people relax and enjoy themselves during Dashain 9. a. "Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day."

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The answers are: 6. b. defeated the evil demons of the world 7. a. unbelievable 8. a. ways people relax and enjoy themselves during Dashain 9. a. "Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day."

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