Ravi Was Born into a Caste System in a Small

question 29

Multiple Choice

Ravi was born into a caste system in a small village in Sri Lanka. He can expect to:

• A) earn his social position through his own efforts.
• B) change his social position many times during his life.
• C) have the same social standing as his parents.
• D) choose his life's work for himself after finishing college.

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