Question

in this part of the text, “variety” means
a lots.
b hungry.
c scarcity.
d assortment.
children learn these tales from parents,
grandparents, elders, and teachers. stories share
values, morals, beliefs, philosophies, and wisdom.
each tribe has its own tales. there are a great
variety of stories. the creation of the world is a
common theme. there are stories of magical
creatures and great heroes. other tales focus on
the ancestors. these tales are about the land,
mountains, dreams, and oceans. they explain how
the planet provides for the tribe.

Explanation:

In context, "variety" implies a wide range of stories. "Assortment" also means a collection of different things.

Answer:

D. assortment