The Medicine Bag Quiz Practice

What does Martin see that alerts him to his grandfather's arrival?

• He sees a stretch limo in the street.

• He sees an elderly man knocking on the door.

• He sees dogs and kids walking down the street.

• He sees his parents' car pulling into their driveway.

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In “The Medicine Bag,” why does Grandpa say he has arrived for a surprise

visit with the family?

• He wants to see where his only existing descendants live, and he wants to

  give Martin the medicine bag.

• He feels that death is now very near, and he wants to be buried where his only existing relatives live.

• He wants to teach his grandchildren lessons that will help them respect

  the old ways.

• He wants to see his family in person to discuss the resentment he has felt for years.

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The medicine bag is passed down to...

• The first child

• The first male child

• The first daughter

• Only people with a Native American name

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After climbing a huge flight of stairs, you might feel a little...

• Weary

• Sheepish

• Frail

• Devastated

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Which of the following is a synonym for sheepish?

• A follower

• Innocently

• Embarrassed

• Bahhh

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Someone who is frail might look...

• Strong and muscular

• Older and weak

• Lean

• In good health

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Before the grandfather arrives in town, how does the narrator feel about talking to his friends about his grandfather's Lakota heritage?

• He does not ever talk about his grandfather or his stories.

• He makes fun of his grandfather to his friends.

• He enjoys their interest in his stories, but he does not want them to meet his grandfather.

• He responds with anger when his friends make fun of his grandfather's stories.

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How is Cheryl's reaction different than Martin's reaction?

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Grandpa tells Martin he does not need to wear the medicine bag. Why does he most likely say this?

• He knows Martin is uncomfortable with his heritage.

• He knows the medicine bag has power, even if Martin doesn't wear it.

• He realizes that the medicine bag will be more meaningful at a later time.

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In the story the great grandfather tells Martin, the piece of iron is symbolic of...

• The oppression of the Native Americans.

• The great-great grandfather's purpose in life.

• It is not a symbol.

• The father's death in the war.

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