The tasks that Millicent had to do during initiation can best be described as "degrading". This is unfortunately usually the case with many different types of initiation ceremonies.
I think you got your question and answer choices mixed up.
For the actual question, the answer is: They represent the next generation of children and suggest the need for protection.
For the correct answer out of the choices: The stories that Thomas tells and his desire to be listened to allow Alexie to show that telling and listening to stories is an important way people shape and understand their lives.
I took the test and got 100% so I know both answers! lol
The correct answer is slow and steady wins the race
These two are similar because they both mean that if you are patient and have will that you can achieve anything. It's like the story of the rabbit and the tortoise.
Answer:
the art or process of producing images by the action of radiant energy and especially light on a sensitive surface (such as film or an optical sensor)