In the Middle Part of a 'Rite of Passage,' Initiates

In the middle part of a 'rite of passage,' initiates (those undergoing the rites) are:

A) frequently sleep-deprived or otherwise kept in an 'altered state' to facilitate the transition experience.
B) frequently sleep-deprived or otherwise kept in an 'altered state' as a form of torture.
C) usually treated like kings and queens (provided the best food and given the most luxurious quarters) .
D) generally considered good luck to touch or interact with.
E) generally taught during the day but sent home to their families at night.