The Man to Send Rain Clouds Quiz

Where was Leslie M. Silko born?

• Albuquerque, NM
  (Laguna Reservation)

• Jackson, MI

• Disney World

• Cedar Point

Where did Leslie M. Silko grow up?

• Navajo Reservation

• Laguna Pueblo Reservation

• Hopi Reservation

• Zuni Reservation

What did Leslie M. Silko quit in favor of writing?

• Medical school

• Law school

• Business school

• Engineering school

Which of the following is a theme in Leslie M. Silko's work?

• The relationship between human beings and the natural elements

• The impact of technology on society

• The evolution of language

• The history of European colonization

What is another theme in Leslie M. Silko's work?

• The development of modern art

• Contemporary struggles to retain Native American culture in an Anglo world

• The influence of ancient Greek philosophy

• The rise of industrialization

What is the definition of the word "arroyo"?

• A) A dry hollow in the earth's surface

• B) A small forested area

• C) A flowing river

• D) A mountain peak

In the sentence "Michael stared at the arroyo as his family drove by," what does the word "arroyo" refer to?

• A) A dry hollow in the earth's surface

• B) A small forested area

• C) A flowing river

• D) A mountain peak

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word "mass" as used in the provided text?

• A) A large body of matter

• B) A Roman Catholic worship service

• C) A musical composition

• D) A measure of the amount of matter in an object

In the sentence "The people who attended the mass could hear the thunderstorm from within the church," what does the word "mass" refer to?

• A) A large gathering of people

• B) A Roman Catholic worship service

• C) A physical quantity

• D) A musical performance

What is the definition of "moccasins" as given in the learning material?

• Traditional shoes made of leather

• Ceremonial shoes (indigenous Hopi Pueblo culture)

• Everyday footwear for Native Americans

• Modern dance shoes