Read the following excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." Leon watched him climb the hill, and when he had disappeared within the tall, thick walls, Le
up at the high blue mountains in the deep snow that reflected a faint red light from the west-
because it was finished, and he was happy about the sprinkling of the holy water; now the
send them big thunderclouds for sure.
What does the holy water symbolize for Leon?
O It symbolizes his ties to the Catholic Church.
O It symbolizes his love and affection for Teofilo.
O It symbolizes his Pueblo traditions and hope for rain.
O It symbolizes his strong rejection of Pueblo traditions.

It symbolizes his Pueblo traditions and hope for rain.

Explanation:

The Man to Send Rain Clouds is a book written by Leslie Marmon Silko, an American writer who is also a Laguna Pueblo Indian woman.

This story is based on an incident Silko had heard about in her hometown - an old man had been found dead and given a traditional Indian burial, which angered a local Catholic priest, who wanted to officiate at the service. In her story, Silko shows the blending of traditional Indian and Catholic funeral rituals.

For Leon (a member of the Pueblo tribe) and his brother Teofilo, who buried the old man, holy water symbolizes their Pueblo traditions and hope for rain. Holy water was important for both Catholics and Indians.

The answer is C.

Explanation: