14 The Vision Quest The Vision QuestStudy Guide 1.Why does the young man go on a vision quest? 2. What does the young man hope to become? 3. How do the young mans relatives feel about his vision quest? 4. What is the purpose of the sweat lodge? 5. What does the voice the young man hears tell him to do? 6. Before the boulder attacks him, what is the young mans attitude? 7. Why does the uncle believe the young man has failed? Vocabulary Brash Obliterate Gaunt Humility Evaluate Literature 1.What is the central conflict in this story? 2.List three things this legend conveys about the culture from which it comes. A) Belief in spirits in nature B) Importance of humility C) Respect for elders Connections 1. Think of a time when you failed to reach a goal you had set for yourself. What did you learn from the experience? Explanation of a vision quest