WorksheetsLesson 1 The Way to Rainy Mountain
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 28mins
Identify the meaning of the words. Type your answer only.
Deep hostility or hatred.
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Belonging naturally; essentially.
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Lush and abundant in growth.
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Active at night.
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Not transparent; hard to understand.
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The act of looting or stealing by force.
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Above all; most importantly.
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An abundance or large quantity.
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The longest or shortest day of the year.
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Weak or uncertain.
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Deep respect or admiration.
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A feeling of wonder or amazement.
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To drive away a doubt or feeling.
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About to happen; near.
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Not well known or difficult to understand.
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Permanent; unable to be erased.
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Full of yearning or longing.
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Empty, abandoned, or lonely.
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The ability to recover from hardships.
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To go beyond limits.
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Author of the The Way to Rainy Mountain. His full name.
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What is the main message of the notable quote: “Ask yourself how you would like to be known. Don’t let yourself be determined by others.”
You should always follow what others think of you.
Your identity and reputation should be shaped by your own choices.
It is important to copy others to be successful.
Other people know you better than you know yourself.
How far did N. Scott Momaday travel by bus to and from school as a teenager?
10 miles
50 miles
28 miles
5 miles
Before becoming a professional writer, where did N. Scott Momaday teach?
A university in California
A school in Texas
A reservation in New Mexico
A private school in New York
What prestigious literary award did N. Scott Momaday win for his first novel?
National Book Award
Edgar Award
Nobel Prize in Literature
Pulitzer Prize
What is a memoir?
A fictional story about historical events
A textbook that provides factual information
A form of autobiographical writing that shares personal experiences and observations
A biography written by someone else
What are the three strands that N. Scott Momaday weaves throughout his memoir?
His childhood, his education, and his career
Geographical details, historical details about the Kiowa, and personal details about his grandmother
Legends, poetry, and fictional short stories
His travels, his friends, and his favorite books
How do writers help readers understand the relationship between ideas in a memoir?
By using only dialogue and conversations
By avoiding personal experiences
By making all events chronological
By using a structure to organize information
What does the term "heritage" refer to in the passage?
The study of ancient civilizations
A person’s career and accomplishments
The beliefs, traditions, and culture passed down from previous generations
A collection of books and historical documents
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word list.
My mother’s garden yields a (a) of flowers.
Their friendship was (a) , as it was based on convenience rather than true connection.
He is (a) talented in the field of literature and storytelling.
The enemy forces planned to (a) the village and take its resources.
The meaning of the poem was (a) , making it difficult to understand.
Owls and bats are examples of (a) animals.
The rainforest is filled with (a) vegetation.
The summer reunion is held on the (a) .
There is something (a) funny about seeing pictures of my father as a teenager.
The feuding brothers eyed each other with (a) .
What event led the Kiowa to migrate south from Montana?
They were searching for new hunting grounds.
They wanted to join forces with the Comanches.
They were escaping attacks from neighboring tribes.
They were forced to leave by the U.S. government.
According to the text, what was the Kiowa’s primary way of life before their decline?
They were city builders who developed advanced architecture.
They were fishermen who lived near rivers and lakes.
They were skilled farmers who cultivated the plains.
They were a nomadic hunting tribe, known for their horsemanship.
What happened to the Kiowa after they were driven onto the Staked Plains?
They surrendered to the U.S. soldiers and were imprisoned at Fort Sill.
They established a new independent territory.
They formed an alliance with the U.S. government.
They migrated back north to Montana.
What did the Kiowa acquire from the Crows that changed their way of life?
Firearms and metal tools
Farming techniques
Horses and the Sun Dance tradition
A new writing system
What does Momaday’s journey to Rainy Mountain symbolize?
A physical trip to a historical site
A research project about Native American history
A farewell to his past life
A personal and spiritual connection to his heritage
What natural feature did Momaday see at the end of his journey, inspiring a Kiowa legend?
The Grand Canyon
Devil’s Tower
The Great Plains
Yellowstone National Park
