The Medicine Bag, Passive/Active Voice, and Verb Moods

Why does Grandpa collapse after arriving at the house?

• He was injured by the barking dogs

• He is shocked by life in the suburbs

• He has heat exhaustion

• He is overcome with grief

In the 'Medicine Bag', why does Grandpa arrive for a surprise visit with the family?

• He wants to see where his living descendants live and he wants to give Martin the medicine bag

• He wants to teach his grandchildren lessons that will teach them to respect the old ways

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

• He feels death is near for him and he wants to be buried close to family

Why is the pouch referred to as a medicine bag?

• It holds rocks that carry magical energy

• It holds leaves that can overcome sickness

• It holds powers needed in the work of a Lakota shaman

• It holds items that protect and guide the wearer

In the 'Medicine Bag', before Grandpa comes to visit, how does the narrator feel about talking to his friends about his Lakota grandfather?

• He makes fun of how Grandpa dresses and where he lives to amuse his friends.

• He becomes angry when the other children make fun of Grandpa's heritage.

• He likes the fact that his stories about Grandpa appeal to his friends.

• He never reveals to his friends that Grandpa is a Lakota.

Which quotation from 'The Medicine Bag' shows most clearly that Cheryl's reaction to Grandpa's visit differs from Martin's?

• My kid sister, Cheryl, and I always bragged about our Lakota grandpa, Joe Iron Shell.

• As we supported him up the steps, the door banged open and Cheryl came bursting out of the house.

• After Cheryl and I were born, Mom made sure that every summer we spent a week with Grandpa.

• Nothing bothered Cheryl about bringing her friends to see Grandpa.

Choose two: At the end of 'The Medicine Bag', for which of the following is the medicine bag most clearly a symbol?

• Martin's desire to please his friends

• Martin's respect for his grandfather

• Martin's dislike for his Lakota heritage

• Martin's acceptance of his family heritage

• Martin's feelings of embarrassment about Grandpa

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

• His father's purpose in life

• His father's death in a coming war

• His father's distrust of white people

• His father's refusal to learn from his elders

Near the end of 'The Medicine Bag', Grandpa gives Martin the medicine bag and says, "You need not wear it." What do these words show most clearly about Grandpa's thinking?

• Grandpa knows the medicine bag holds powers, even if Martin doesn't wear it.

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

• Grandpa feels sad that Martin doesn't want to wear it.

• Grandpa understands that Martin is uncomfortable about his heritage.

Which sentence shows the use of the passive voice?

• Pablo accepted his uncle's gift.

• The story was told by tribal elders.

• The young man set out on a vision quest.

• It is important that we care for aging relatives.

Which sentence shows the use of the active voice?

• We dressed in traditional clothes for the party.

• Sara's robe and headband were made by her aunt.

• Miranda's outfit was purchased at an outdoor market.

• My clothes were given to me by my mother.