The correct answer is PROTECTION. Unlike other animals represented in the carvings, such as sharks or lizards, which are considered evil beings, birds are considered benign ancestral ghosts, and by placing or showing them with humans they protect and guard them.      
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
caviling at   
Explanation:
The word "caviling" means making unnecessary objections or complaints. In order words it means to raise trivial and irritating objections.
In the context, hardly anyone blamed others for their deeds. But Thaddeus astonished his coworkers  or colleagues when he began to cavil at or make objection at their most unimportant mistakes.
Hence the answer is -- "caviling at".
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
This belief is modern racism. 
Explanation:
Modern racism is a more contemporary form of racism. It is not generally expressed so direct but rather in a more indirect and aversive way towards individuals different to one. 
It is expressed in a more covertly manner, not necessarily in a direct way but it centers on being prejudicial towards others. 
Believing that minorities are seeking for more than they deserve and this type of denial is an example of modern racism because it is being prejudicial against a minority but not expressing it in a directly fashion in which racism is expressed but rather in an indirect way by having this type of opinion. 
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
On average, it’s not more than 10 mins
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: b. paraphrasing.
Paraphrasing is a device where the same idea is expressed in different words, especially for the purposes of clarification.
In this case, Lance's response is an attempt to repeat the same idea Randy expressed, but in clearer words.