Contemporary American Indian Voices

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

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

Read the following 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 great dust down the narrow pueblo road. Which of the following items ask as a symbol in this excerpt?

Which excerpt from "The Man to Send Rain Clouds" best illustrates how Leon's beliefs differ from those of Father Paul?

Read following 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 it then big thunder clouds for sure. What does the holy water symbolize for Leon ?

Read the following 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 thirsty." What does this dialogue reveal about the Louise?

Read the following excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." His fingers were stiff, and it took him a long time to twist the lid off the holy water. Drops of water fell on the red blanket and soaked into dark icy spots. He sprinkled the grave and the water disappeared almost before it touched the dim, cold sand; it reminded him of something- he tried to remember what it was, because he thought if he could remember he might understand this. He sprinkled more water; he shook the container until it was empty, and the water fell through the light from sundown like August rain that fell while the sun was still shining, almost evaporating before it touched the wilted squash flowers. What inference can be made about Father Psul's motives for going with Leon to sprinkle holy water on Teofilo's grave?

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

Read the following excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." His fingers are stiff, And it took him a long time to twist the lid off the holy water. He sprinkled the grave and the water disappeared almost beat for it touch the dim, cold sand; it reminded him of something- he tried to remember what it was, because he thought if he could remember he might understand this. He sprinkled more water; he shook the container until it was empty, and the water fell through the light from sundown like August rain that fell while the sun was still shining, almost evaporating before it touched the wilted squash flowers. Which statement best describes the significance of the holy water in this excerpt?

Read the following excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." "We down to him under a cottonwood tree in the big arroyo near sheep camp. I guess he sat down to rest in the shade and never got up again." Leon walked towards the old man's bed. The red plaid shawl had been shaken and spread carefully over the bed, and a new brown flannel shirt and a pair of stiff new Levi's where are arranged neatly beside the pillow. Louise held the screen door open well Leon and Ken carried in the red blanket. He looked small and shriveled, and after they dressed him in the new shirt and pants he seemed more shrunken. What detail from this excerpt best symbolizes traditional pueblo culture?

Read the following excerpt 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 following excerpt 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 no 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." Which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue?

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?

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

What does this dialogue reveal about Louise?

What inference can be made about Father Paul's motives for going with Leon to sprinkle holy water on Teofilo's grave?

Which phrase best defines the term "figurative language"?

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

The actions of Leon and Ken indicate that

Which detail in this excerpt indicates that Leon and his family still carry out traditional Pueblo practices?

Which statement best describes the significance of the holy water in this excerpt?

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

Read the following 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 of the following items acts as a symbol in this excerpt?

Read the following 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 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 following 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 following excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." Before they wrapped the old man, Leon took a piece of string out of his pocket and tied a small gray feather in the old man's long white hair. Ken gave him the paint. Across the brown wrinkled forehead he drew a streak of white and along the high cheekbones he drew a strip of blue paint. He paused and watched Ken throw pinches of corn meal and pollen into the wind that fluttered the small gray feather. Then Leon painted with yellow under the old man's broad nose, and finally, when he had painted green across the chin, he smiled. The actions of Leon and Ken indicate that

Read the following excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." His fingers were stiff, and it took him a long time to twist the lid off the holy water. Drops of water fell on the red blanket and soaked into dark icy spots. He sprinkled the grave and the water disappeared almost before it touched the dim, cold sand; it reminded him of something—he tried to remember what it was, because he thought if he could remember he might understand this. He sprinkled more water; he shook the container until it was empty, and the water fell through the light from sundown like August rain that fell while the sun was still shining, almost evaporating before it touched the wilted squash flowers. What inference can be made about Father Paul's motives for going with Leon to sprinkle holy water on Teofilo's grave?

Read the following excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." "We found him under a cottonwood tree in the big arroyo near sheep camp. I guess he sat down to rest in the shade and never got up again." Leon walked toward the old man's bed. The red plaid shawl had been shaken and spread carefully over the bed, and a new brown flannel shirt and pair of stiff new Levi's were arranged neatly beside the pillow. Louise held the screen door open while Leon and Ken carried in the red blanket. He looked small and shriveled, and after they dressed him in the new shirt and pants he seemed more shrunken. What detail from this excerpt best symbolizes traditional Pueblo culture?

Read the following 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?

Read the following excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." His fingers were stiff, and it took him a long time to twist the lid off the holy water. Drops of water fell on the red blanket and soaked into dark icy spots. He sprinkled the grave and the water disappeared almost before it touched the dim, cold sand; it reminded him of something—he tried to remember what it was, because he thought if he could remember he might understand this. He sprinkled more water; he shook the container until it was empty, and the water fell through the light from sundown like August rain that fell while the sun was still shining, almost evaporating before it touched the wilted squash flowers. Which statement best describes the significance of the holy water in this excerpt?