Contemporary Indigenous American Voices — Quiz Answers

Which excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds" contains an example of personification?

Read the excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story “The Man to Send Rain Clouds.” Leon watched him climb the hill, and when he had disappeared within the tall, thick walls, Leon turned to look up at the high blue mountains in the deep snow that reflected a faint red light from the west. He felt good because it was finished, and he was happy about the sprinkling of the holy water; now the old man could send them big thunderclouds for sure. What does the holy water symbolize for Leon?

Read the excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." The priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. He turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. "You know I can't do that, Leon. There should have been the Last Rites and a funeral Mass at the very least." Leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. "It's getting late, Father. I've got to go." When Leon opened the door Father Paul stood up and said, "Wait." He left the room and came back wearing a long brown overcoat. What does the outcome of this discussion reveal about the priest?

Which excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds" contains a simile?

Which piece of dialogue from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds" best reveals that Father Paul sees compromise between the two faiths as the best option?

Which piece of dialogue from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds" best illustrates that Christian rites are not important to Leon or his community?

Read the excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." Leon stared at the new moccasins that Teofilo had made for the ceremonial dances in the summer. They were nearly hidden by the red blanket. It was getting colder, and the wind pushed gray dust down the narrow pueblo road. Which item acts as a symbol in this excerpt?

Read the excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." "What did you say? I didn't hear you." "I said that I had been thinking about something." "About what?” "About the priest sprinkling holy water for Grandpa. So he won't be so thirsty." What does this dialogue reveal about Louise?

Read the quote from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." "Well, I'm glad you understand. I hope I'll be seeing you at Mass this week—we missed you last Sunday. See if you can get old Teofilo to come with you." The priest smiled and waved at them as they drove away. This quote is located early in the narrative. What does it reveal about Father Paul?

Read the quote from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." The priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. "For a Christian burial it was necessary." His voice was distant, and Leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. "It's O.K., Father, we just want him to have plenty of water." The priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. He turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. "You know I can't do that, Leon. There should have been the Last Rites and a funeral Mass at the very least." Based on this excerpt, what can be inferred about Father Paul’s feelings?