Question

read the excerpt from leslie marmon silkos 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 cant 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. \its getting late, father. ive 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? he decides to surrender himself wholly to the traditional beliefs of the pueblo people. he realizes that he can provide a catholic burial for teofilo by sprinkling holy water on the grave. though he wants to spread his religion, his friendship with leon overshadows this desire. though he wants to promote his religious beliefs, he is willing to make some sacrifices.

Explanation:

The priest initially insists on Last Rites and a funeral Mass (promoting his religious beliefs) but later stops Leon and prepares to go with him, indicating a willingness to compromise rather than坚持 full Catholic rituals. This shows he wants to promote his beliefs but makes sacrifices.

Answer:

D. Though he wants to promote his religious beliefs, he is willing to make some sacrifices.