Question

2 how does the text describe the kapu custom for creating a surfboard? a there would be a special meal prepared together by the family before carving a new surfboard. b the youngest member of the family would get to select the tree that would be carved into a new surfboard. c the trees used for a new surfboard could only be selected during the spring season to represent growth. d hawaiians would give offerings to the gods before selecting a tree to carve for a new surfboard.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the Kapu custom for surfboard creation. Option A: No info on special family meals for this. Option B: Unlikely youngest selects tree. Option C: No mention of spring selection. Option D: Kapu customs often involve offerings to gods, so this fits the cultural context of Hawaiian traditions (Kapu is Hawaiian religious/cultural custom).

Answer:

D. Hawaiians would give offerings to the gods before selecting a tree to carve for a new surfboard.