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What does Grandpa tell Martin to do with the medicine bag
Explain what it is to his friends.
Give it to Cheryl
Put a piece of prairie sage in it and pass it to his son
Wear it around his neck
Grandpa's son didn't get the medicine bag because
he didn't like the bag
he left to war and was afraid to lose it
he already had one
the bag was too heavy.
Grandpa's son was
Martin's father
Martin's mother's father
Martin's mother's uncle
Martin's great grandfather
When the friends finally meet Grandpa at Martin's home, Martin feels
proud
nervous
unhappy
afraid
When Grandpa said it is time for Martin to have the medicine bag, the familiy knew
Grandpa thought he was going to die
Grandpa was leaving for a trip
Grandpa did not want to lose the medicine bag
Grandpa had to go back to the reservation
By travelling to Martin's house on his own, Grandfather shows he is..
courageous
sheepish
depressed
timid
At the beginning of the story, how are Martin and Cheryl different in their attitudes about their grandfather?
Cheryl is not embarrassed by Grandpa.
Cheryl is older than Martin and more mature.
Cheryl does not like Grandpa.
What Lakota item did Grandpa give Martin?
some sage
a pair of mocassins
a drum
a tipi
Why did Martin's friends have a wrong idea about Grandpa at the beginning of the story?
They had visited Grandpa at the reservation.
Martin and Cheryl bragged and exaggerated about Grandpa
The had seen his pictures, dressed as an Apache warrior.
They knew Grandpa from his first visit to Martin's home.
A vision quest is
a time for vacation and rest
a trip around the world
a journey to seek spiritual guidance.
a video game
When Martin's friends meet Grandpa for the first time
Granpa does not speak to them
Grandpa is rude
Grandpa is in bed with heat exhaustion
Grandpa is dressed well and makes a good impression
the medicine bag is
a doctor's bag with medicine
a dirty leather pouch he had seen around Grandpa’s neck
a tin suitcase tied with a rope
How does Martin initially feel about receiving the medicine bag?
excited
angry
scared
indifferent
Why does Grandpa give the medicine bag to Martin?
Because Martin has been a good student
Because Martin is his favorite
Because Martin's father doesn't want it
Because Martin is the oldest male child
Why does Grandpa give the medicine bag to Martin?
Because Martin's father doesn't want it
Because Martin is his favorite
Because Martin is the oldest male child
Because Martin has been a good student
What is the purpose of the medicine bag in Lakota tradition?
to guide and protect the wearer
to help win a battle
to carry medicine for an emergency
to keep money
