Research Hinduism and the caste system, then see if what you have learned helps you find more meaning in this story. Also, find definitions for all foreign words you note in the text and see if knowing those definitions helps readers understand the passages in which they occur.

Plan a trip to Nepal for your class. Decide how long the trip will last, what parts of the country you will visit, which festivals you will witness, and what special monuments of interest you will see. Be as detailed as possible, choosing the airlines you will use to get there as well as where you will stay and how you will travel through the country. Create a budget for this adventure as accurately as possible. Also make sure to check with the U.S. State Department to find out if there are any...