Question 21
The correct way to explain how his experience in the passage connects him to his ancestral heritage is:
The Tai-Me was a meaningful religious relic for the Kiowa people. Momaday's personal experience of the 'holiness' of the relic helped him understand the importance his ancestors placed on the Tai-Me. Momaday's Native American heritage is a critical part of who he is, and his ability to connect his memories and experiences with that of the Kiowa people makes the connection that much stronger.
His original phrase was “I am an Indian and I believe I’m fortunate to have the heritage I have.”,so the most relevant words he is Indian and heritage, in this explanation we have the most complete form of analysis of both.
Question 22
The quote that best supports the power of language is:
"A word has power in and of itself. It comes from nothing into sound and meaning; it gives origin to all things. By means of words can a man deal with the world on equal terms. And the word is sacred."
This option gives to language the power to overcome everything and being the most intense and functional way of dealing with the world.
Question 23
The option that best reveals what Momaday may have hoped to accomplish through composing the way to Rainy Mountain is:
To persuade his audience that they Kiowa history is the most compelling of all Native American tribes.
It is mention that there are not many physical remains of that culture but the memories of the ones that are still here, he also mentions that it was considered an important verbal tribe.
Question 24
The pilgrimage that Momaday takes in honor of his grandmother and his Kiowa ancestors is:
Travels the same path the Kiowa took when they were forced from their land but experienced great prosperity.
Momaday is trying to collect pieces of information about his ancestors and to build stronger bonds with his past, he mentions that this tribe doesn't exist anymore so that's a key part to know that he wants to pass through a similar experience.
