According to many versions of the tale, the mine is either cursed or protected by mysterious protectors who wish to keep the
mine's location a secret. Is the mine real? Is it simply myth? Several historians and authors have noted that even if the story is
just that - a story - many parts of the tale have a basis in fact. Waltz never had more than a few gold nuggets at a time, even
though rumors flew around that he headed off into the mountains whenever he needed money. It's possible that even if it did
exist, it will never be found, because Waltz hid the entrance so well.
Which of the following is the best replacement for the word "parts"?
a. elements
C. positions
b. characters
d. symbols