The Medicine Bag Review

The narrator of the story is...

• Martin.

• Cheryl.

• Grandpa.

Martin tries to _____________ his friends when he talks about his Lakota Indian grandfather.

• embarrass

• impress

• understand

At the beginning of the story, Martin is very worried about...

• his friends' opinions of Grandpa.

• how his behavior will affect Grandpa.

• honoring Grandpa's traditions.

How does Grandpa arrive at Martin's home?

• He is driving an old car.

• He is brought there by a police officer.

• He is walking down the street with dogs following him.

Why does Grandpa come to visit?

• He wants to see where his only family members live.

• He wants to give Martin the medicine bag.

• Both of these.

Why does Grandpa pass out when he arrives at Martin's house?

• He was attacked by dogs.

• He has heat exhaustion.

• He is surprised at how big the house is.

Grandpa explains that the medicine bag is passed down _________________ in the family.

• only through males

• only through females

• only through firstborn children

Why is the pouch called "the medicine bag?"

• It holds magical rocks.

• It holds the owner's medicine.

• It holds items that protect and guide its owner.

How does Cheryl's reaction to Grandpa's visit differ from Martin's?

• Martin was embarrassed but Cheryl was happy.

• Martin was happy but Cheryl was sad.

• Martin was proud but Cheryl was nervous.

Why does Grandpa tell Martin he doesn't have to wear the medicine bag?

• He realizes that it will be meaningful to Martin when he's older.

• He realizes that the medicine bag is an ugly piece of junk.

• He realizes that Martin doesn't respect him.