Kiowa Culture and Rainy Mountain

How does the author use words and phrases to make you feel the importance of Rainy Mountain in the story? Pick all that make sense.

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

• Imagery

• Foreshadowing

What are some of the deeper ideas represented by the journey to Rainy Mountain in the story? Choose all that fit.

• Grief and sadness

• Connection to your culture

• Exploration of a place

• Scientific study

How does the story of the Seven Sisters turning into stars connect to the main message of the story? Choose all that make sense.

• It shows the importance of telling stories and passing them down.

• It warns us about the sky.

• It reminds us of how much the Kiowa love nature.

• It tells us about events in the sky.

Which statements are true about the author's feelings on the changes in storytelling and language in the Kiowa culture? Choose all that are true.

• The author thinks we should stop telling traditional stories and start using modern communication.

• The author doesn't like that the Kiowa language is disappearing and affecting the culture.

• The author is hopeful about keeping the Kiowa language alive through language programs.

• The author believes that the Kiowa culture is doing well despite losing the language.

How does your family's history and the way different generations see things affect the author's story and identity in this essay? Choose those that are most correct.

• It shows how the author feels disconnected from his family's history.

• It reveals how powerful family stories and traditions can be.

• It highlights the Kiowa tradition of sharing family history through storytelling.

• It warns us about the bad things that can happen when generations don't understand each other.

According to the text, what evidence supports the claim that Rainy Mountain is significant to the Kiowa people?

• The harsh weather of blizzards, tornado winds, and scorching summers shapes the landscape.

• There are green areas with hickory and pecan trees along the rivers and creeks.

• The author's grandmother lived near Rainy Mountain her whole life.

• Rainy Mountain sparks the imagination and feels like the birthplace of Creation

What is one important detail about the Kiowa people is mentioned in the text?

• They were the last group of people to develop in North America.

• They migrated from western Montana.

• They measured their worth by how far they could see.

• They transformed themselves into a dangerous force.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• The author's grandmother's house holds suffering and hope.

• Yellowstone National Park is confining yet beautiful.

• The buffalo disappeared, marking the end of the Kiowa's connection to sacred traditions.

• Rainy Mountain holds great significance for the Kiowa people.

What is the significance of Tai-me to the Kiowa people?

• Tai-me is a powerful creature that helped the Kiowas escape hardships.

• Tai-me was a famous warrior who led the Kiowas into battle.

• Tai-me was a sacred plant used in Kiowa religious ceremonies.

• Tai-me was a famous Kiowa artist.

What is the author's explanation for the Kiowa's embarking on their journey?

• To find a new home for themselves and their family.

• To explore Yellowstone National Park.

• To experience the things their grandmothers imagined.

• To learn about the history of the Crows and Blackfeet.