American Literature
Study Guide - The Way to Rainy Mountain.tgt
Name: _______________________________________________ Date: __________
1. Think about the different settings Momaday describes and the moods that his descriptions
evoke. In the boxes below, write notes about the details of each setting Momaday describes, the
senses his descriptions appeal to, and the effect of these details on the mood of each setting.
(8 points each)
Answer each question below in one or more sentences.
2. The author refers to a time when the Kiowa were living "their last great moment in history." What
happened to end this period in Kiowa history?
3. According to their origin myth, how did the Kiowa enter the world?
4. Why does Momaday travel to Yellowstone, the Rockies, and the Black Hills?
5. How does the legend about the seven sisters and their brother reflect the determination of the
Kiowas to survive?
6. How is Momaday's visit to his grandmother's house so different from previous ones?
