Life of Simon
What state was Simon born in?
New Mexico
Name one of the topics Ortiz writes about?
Nature
Human nature
Native culture, especially Acoma Pueblo
What tribe is Simon a part of?
Acoma Pueblos
Where does Ortiz currently work?
Arizona State University
What Prize did Simon win?
Pushcart prize
What did Ortiz found at Arizona State University
Indigenous Speaker Series
What language did Ortiz speak growing up?
Acoma
Where did Ortiz go to college? (name one)
Fort Lewis College
University of New Mexico
Who kept the religious customs and traditions in the Pueblo tribe?
His Father
Where did Simon start writing?
Boarding school
What is Ortiz's main literature theme?
Individualism/Alienation
What press was Ortiz an editor of?
Acoma
What did Ortiz originally want to be?
A chemist
Name one of Ortiz's influences
Leslie Marmon Silko
N. Scott Momaday
Gary Snyder
Why is Ortiz's writing significant?
Ans. may vary.