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What did Zitkala-Sa believe short hair represented in her culture?

1

Bravery

2

Freedom

3

Cowardice

4

Intelligence

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Answer

C. Cowardice

Solution:

In Zitkala-Sa's culture, shingled hair was a sign of cowardice, which intensifies her distress when her long hair is cut. The other options do not align with the cultural significance of hair.

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