Setting and Character in Dragonwings

Question 1

Based on the observations Washington Matthews made about the Navajo songs, which statement best describes why they were sung?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They were sung to heal sick people and to ask for such gifts as rain and good crops.

Question 2

Based on the observations Natalie Curtis made about the Navajo songs, which statement best describes how the songs were performed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They were sung from memory, and the performers would sing them exactly the same every time.

Question 3

Choose the answer that best explains how the repeated words affect the song.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The repeated words put the focus on the most important idea.

Question 4

Which message does the repetition make clear? Choose the best answer.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Rain is in the center of all natural things: the lightning, the swallows, and even the pollen.

Setting and Character in Dragonwings Answers