Read the quote from Leslie Marmon Silko’s story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds""Send us rain clouds, Grandfather." They laid the bundle in the back of the pickup and covered it with a heavy tarp before they started back to the pueblo.This quote is located early in the narrative. What does it reveal about Leon?
Answer
A
He is more worried about the rain than the death of his grandfather.
B
He is a devout follower of the Roman Catholic Church.
C
He is already planning on asking for holy water from Father Paul.
D
He greatly values the traditional beliefs of the Pueblo people.
Explanation
Leon’s request, “Send us rain clouds, Grandfather,” reflects the Pueblo belief that ancestors can continue to help their community. It shows that he values his people’s traditional beliefs. The quote does not suggest that he is indifferent to his grandfather’s death or especially devoted to Catholic practices.
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