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