Read the following excerpt from “Homecoming.”“I am not against my children receiving an education,” Father had said. “But, I am against them receiving an education that costs them their heritage. That cost is too high.”When Atsidi had asked Grandmother if she thought Nantai would recognize his family after being in the White man’s world for so long, Grandmother had reassured him of Nantai’s connectedness to Diné Bikéyah.
Answer
A
the struggle of the Navajo to retain their culture and traditions
B
the rejection of modern education by the Navajo
C
the removal of Navajo children from their homes
D
the conflict between the Navajo and the American governments
Explanation
The excerpt focuses on whether education in the White man’s world will weaken Nantai’s connection to his Diné heritage. Father objects to education only when it costs the children their heritage, and Grandmother reassures Atsidi that Nantai remains connected to Diné Bikéyah. This points to the Navajo struggle to retain their culture and traditions, not a total rejection of education.
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