Question

select the correct answer.

in this excerpt from \the way to rainy mountain\ by n. scott momaday, what aspect of culture does the author explore?

i returned to rainy mountain in july. my grandmother had died in the spring, and i wanted to be at her grave. she had lived to be very old and at last infirm. her only living daughter was with her when she died, and i was told that in death her face was that of a child.

a. family
b. religion
c. language
d. tradition

Explanation:

The excerpt focuses on the author's grandmother's death and the author's desire to be at her grave, along with mention of the grandmother's daughter being with her. This centers around family relationships and connections. Option B (religion) has no religious elements here, option C (language) is not addressed, and option D (tradition) lacks traditional practices or customs. So the aspect of culture explored is family.

Answer:

A. family