The Man to Send Rain Clouds

What is the setting of “The Man to Send Rain Clouds”?

• Illinois

• Nevada

• California

• New Mexico

Who is Teofilo in “The Man to Send Rain Clouds”?

• a Roman Catholic missionary

• Louise’s son

• an old Pueblo Indian who has died before the story opens

• the leader of the Pueblo community

Which is the most important reason that Father Paul refuses at first to bring holy water to the grave in “The Man to Send Rain Clouds”?

• He is afraid he will not be welcome.

• He has not performed the Last Rites.

• He is angry that Leon and Ken did not tell him the full truth.

• He does not hold funeral masses for Pueblo Indians.

At the end of “The Man to Send Rain Clouds,” what does Leon’s reaction to the sprinkling of the holy water suggest?

• Leon cannot understand Roman Catholic rituals.

• For Leon, the holy water symbolizes rain clouds.

• Leon feels he has made a mistake by inviting Father Paul to the graveside.

• Leon feels that Teofilo has lived his life in vain.

Who finds Teofilo under the tree?

• Father Paul

• Leon and Ken

• Louise and Teresa

• No one finds him

What is the relationship between Leon and Ken?

• They are brother's in law

• They are friends

• They are cousins

• They are co-workers

How does the Pueblo community react to Teofilo's death in “The Man to Send Rain Clouds”?

• They are indifferent and continue with their daily lives

• They celebrate his life with a grand feast

• They perform a traditional ritual to send his spirit to the afterlife

• They mourn his death for a year

In “The Man to Send Rain Clouds”, why does Leon invite Father Paul to the graveside?

• He wants Father Paul to perform the Last Rites.

• He believes that Father Paul's presence will bring rain clouds.

• He wants to incorporate Roman Catholic rituals into the funeral.

• He feels guilty for not telling Father Paul the full truth.

What is the significance of the holy water in “The Man to Send Rain Clouds”?

• It symbolizes the Roman Catholic faith.

• It represents rain clouds in Pueblo Indian culture.

• It is used to perform the Last Rites.

• It signifies the acceptance of Father Paul by the Pueblo Indians.

Teofile is Leon's grandfather?

• True

• False