14.) read the excerpt below and answer the question. and if the clan did not exact punishment for an offence on the great goddess, her wrath was loosed on all the land and not just on the offender. as the elders said, if one finger brought oil it soiled the others. what does the phrase “if one finger brought oil it soiled the others” most likely mean in this excerpt from things fall apart? a. erasing the past is as difficult as removing oil stains. b. one man’s actions have an effect on the entire village. c. when a man commits a crime, he stands alone in the village. d. sometimes it is necessary to lose a finger to save the whole hand.

When i walked through arlington cemetery, i had a sense of reverence—a respect for the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the souls buried here. using context clues, what is the meaning of reverence in the passage?

Iam trying to  get  a call through to san francisco. (send, put)

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility