Praxis 5511 Practice Test Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
The following excerpt is from the introduction to The Way to Rainy Mountain by N. Scott Momaday.
Once there was a lot of sound in my grandmother's house, a lot of coming and going, feasting and talk. The summers there were full of excitement and reunion. The Kiowas are a summer people; they abide the cold and keep to themselves, but when the season turns and the land becomes warm and vital they cannot hold still; an old love of going returns upon them.
The 'old love of going' mentioned in the last line of the passage most likely refers to the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The phrase "old love of going" likely highlights a cultural appreciation for travel, particularly during summer, which aligns with option A. This reflects the Kiowas’ historical nomadic lifestyle and their connection to the land.
Option B incorrectly suggests solitary contemplation, which does not resonate with the communal and adventurous spirit typically associated with the Kiowas.
Option C misinterprets the context, as it focuses on winter, contrasting with the summer theme of the passage.
Option D, while personal, narrows the focus to the speaker's experience rather than the broader cultural significance of travel for the Kiowas.
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