Question

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?

• he is more worried about the rain than the death of his grandfather.
• he is a devout follower of the roman catholic church.
• he is already planning on asking for holy water from father paul.
• he greatly values the traditional beliefs of the pueblo people.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: The quote shows respect for tradition, not prioritizing rain over grandfather’s death. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 2: The story involves blending Pueblo traditions with Catholicism, but this quote reflects Pueblo traditions, not Roman Catholic devotion. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 3: The quote doesn’t mention holy water or Father Paul. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 4: The request “Send us rain clouds, Grandfather” reflects Pueblo traditional beliefs (connecting ancestors to nature/rain). This shows Leon values Pueblo traditions.

Answer:

D. He greatly values the traditional beliefs of the Pueblo people.