The Man to Send Rain Clouds: Vocab & Story Review

Where did Leslie M. Silko grow up?

• Leslie M. Silko grew up on a Peublo reservation in New Mexico.

• Leslie M. Silko grew up on the tundra in Alaska.

• Leslie M. Silko grew up on a movie studio in Los Angeles, California.

• Leslie M. Silko grew up on a dude ranch in Texas.

What are the themes associated with Leslie M. Silko's work?

• Medieval history

• Space exploration

• Native American culture and identity

• Quantum physics

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Conflict is necessary because:

• It has no impact on progress.

• It always results in negative outcomes.

• It is avoidable in all situations.

• It leads to growth and change.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

Fill in the blank: A dry hollow in the earth's surface is called an _______.

• valley

• arroyo

• canyon

• basin

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'mass' in the sentence below:

"The family gathered on Christmas Eve in the church

for the special mass."

• A large body of matter

• Roman Catholic worship service

• A musical composition

• A gathering of people

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are 'Moccasins' as described in "The Man to Send Rain Clouds"?

• Casual shoes

• Ceremonial shoes

• Sports shoes

• Dance shoes

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a 'Medicine Bag'?

• A large container for storing food.

• A small pouch containing sacred items.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A piece of clothing.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill in the blank with the correct word: The sun rays _______ the heavy clouds.

• penetrated

• avoided

• missed

• ignored

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Perverse'?

• Agreeing with what is considered to be right

• Departing from what is considered to be right

• Following the rules

• Being predictable

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is one of the themes in Leslie M. Silko's works?

• The relationship between human beings and the natural elements

• The impact of technology on society

• The evolution of language

• The history of European colonization

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2