Questions: Based on this excerpt, what can be inferred about Father Paul's feelings? He secretly feels frustrated that Leon and the Pueblo people hold on to their traditional beliefs. He hopes to convince the Pueblo people to convert from their traditional beliefs to Christianity. He is upset because he is unable to stand up to Leon's demands and manipulations. He is discouraged because Leon does not view the holy water as a holy symbol.

The answer is: He hopes to convince the Pueblo people to convert from their traditional beliefs to Christianity.

While Father Paul may indeed feel some frustration, the text does not provide enough evidence to support this as the primary inference. His actions and words suggest a deeper concern with religious practices rather than frustration.

This option is supported by the text. Father Paul emphasizes the necessity of Christian rituals such as the Last Rites and a funeral Mass, indicating his desire for the Pueblo people to adopt Christian practices. His distant voice and tired eyes suggest a sense of resignation, but his actions (turning the pages of a missionary magazine) imply a continued hope for conversion.

The text does not indicate that Leon is manipulating Father Paul or that Father Paul feels upset about his inability to stand up to Leon. Instead, it shows Father Paul adhering to his religious duties and expressing the requirements for a Christian burial.

There is no direct evidence in the text to suggest that Father Paul is discouraged specifically because Leon does not view the holy water as a holy symbol. The focus of Father Paul's concern is on the proper Christian rituals that should have been performed.