Why is the pouch referred to as a medicine bag?

It holds items that protect and guide the wearer.

It holds rocks that carry magical energy.

It holds leaves that can overcome sickness.

It holds medicine that can heal the wearer.

Which person best demonstrates the meaning of frail ?

a sickly person being helped up the stairs

a famous athlete signing autographs

a middle-school student taking high-school math classes

a shopper complaining about poor service in a store

Grandpa describes a piece of iron his father once found. What does the piece of iron most likely symbolize?

his father’s death in a coming war

his father’s distrust of white people

his father’s refusal to learn from his elders

Which topic do both the short story “The Medicine Bag” and the documentary video “Apache Girl’s Rite of Passage” present?

traditions from American Indian culture

a girl’s transition from childhood to adulthood

rites of passage from the Sioux culture

a boy’s growing respect for his heritage and traditions

How long does the ritual ceremony last in "Apache Girl's Rite of Passage"? Why?

4 days; to represent the four stages of life

4 days;to represent the four seasons

4 days; to represent the four stages of womanhood

3 days; to represent the mother, the father, and the child

Which of the following statements best explains why video may be a more effective medium for “Apache Girl’s Rite of Passage” than it would be for “The Medicine Bag”?

Video communicates beliefs and traditions of a community, but text focuses on one person at a time.

Video shows differences in characters’ thoughts, but text shows differences in characters’ appearances.

“Apache Girl’s Rite of Passage” uses poetic language, but “The Medicine Bag” uses straightforward words and phrases.

“Apache Girl’s Rite of Passage” emphasizes outward actions, but “The Medicine Bag” emphasizes inner feelings and attitudes.

Medicine Bag/Apache Girl

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45 sec • 1 pt

In "The Medicine Bag," why does Martin's grandfather come to visit?

He is lonely and feels he will die soon.

It is Christmas.

It is his birthday.

He is homeless.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does the medicine bag contain?

Candy and seeds

Medicine

A piece of an iron kettle, a pebble, and sage.

Sage, rocks, and kettle-corn

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CCSS.RI.8.10

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45 sec • 1 pt

How do Martin's parents feel about Grandpa?

He is a burden.

They are protective of him.

They wish he'd live with them.

He is embarrassing.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does his sister feel about Grandpa?

She is proud of him

She is embarrassed to be seen with him.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What kind of neighborhood does Martin live in?

It is an apartment building.

He lives in the country with no neighbors.

There are a lot of yippy poodles and fancy dogs.

It is a total ghetto.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which differs the most?
heir, descendant, parent, child

heir

descendant

parent

child

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45 sec • 1 pt

How is the medicine bag to be passed down from generation to generation?

only through chiefs

only through wifi

only by taking medicine

only through males

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Medicine Bag/Apache Girl

In "The Medicine Bag," why does Martin's grandfather come to visit?

What does the medicine bag contain?

How do Martin's parents feel about Grandpa?

How does his sister feel about Grandpa?

What kind of neighborhood does Martin live in?

Which differs the most?
heir, descendant, parent, child

How is the medicine bag to be passed down from generation to generation?

Why is the pouch referred to as a medicine bag?

If John asks a question sheepishly, how does she ask it?

Which person best demonstrates the meaning of frail?

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Medicine Bag/Apache Girl

In "The Medicine Bag," why does Martin's grandfather come to visit?

What does the medicine bag contain?

How do Martin's parents feel about Grandpa?

How does his sister feel about Grandpa?

What kind of neighborhood does Martin live in?

Which differs the most?heir, descendant, parent, child

How is the medicine bag to be passed down from generation to generation?

Why is the pouch referred to as a medicine bag?

If John asks a question sheepishly, how does she ask it?

Which person best demonstrates the meaning of frail?

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