Medicine Bag: Symbols & Point of View

For what was the medicine bag a symbol?

• Martin's embarrassment.

• Cheryl's purpose in life.

• Grandpa's death.

• Martin's respect/acceptance of his heritage.

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What could boots (or any kind of notable pair of shoes) be a symbol for in a story?

• Walking somewhere

• A person's journey somewhere important

• The sacrifice of cattle

• Money money money

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Which of the following statements would be an example of Grandpa's point of view?

• "Not that we were ashamed of him but because we knew the glamorous tales we told didn't go with the real thing."

• "I stood on the curb unable to move even though I wanted to run and hide."

• "Grandpa looked up, and when his eyes met mine they twinkled as if he were laughing inside."

• "I was proud of him and amazed at how respectfully quiet my friends were."

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At what point in the story did Martin actually begin to embrace his heritage?

• When they're sitting at the dinner table and Grandpa low key brings up Martin's venture into manhood by telling him he'll get the bag in the right time.

• When Cheryl bounds down the stairs and towards Grandpa like a puppy fresh off the leash.

• When his friends are sitting on the porch listening to Grandpa.

• When Grandpa starts telling him the actual story of the bag, & its history within their family.

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Why might time be so important to the Lakota?

• If you can't tell time, then nothing gets done on the Reservation.

• If something happens in the wrong time frame, then it won't work the way it's supposed to.

• Time is precious.

• Only time can tell you about yourself.

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