The Medicine Bag

When Grandpa first arrived, the narrator was ...

• a little embarrassed to see him.

• glad to see Grandpa

• not willing to talk to Grandpa.

• away on a field trip.

The three items found in the medicine bag were:

• a piece of iron, wilted flower, and sand.

• a pebble, a piece of iron, and prairie sage.

• a penny, a dime, and a dollar bill.

• a shark's tooth, necklace pendant, and rock

Why does Grandpa say he has arrived for a surprise visit with the family?

• He wants to see where his only existing family lives, and he wants to give Martin the medicine bag.
• He feels that death is near , and he wants to be buried where his only existing family lives.
• He wants to teach his grandchildren 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.

Why doesn't Martin want his friends to meet his grandpa?

• He doesn't want to share his grandpa.

• His grandpa is too sick for visitors.

• He is afraid that his friends will make fun of him.

• His friends have been unkind to his grandpa.

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

• only through chiefs
• only through males
• only through females
• only through firstborn children

Why isn't Grandpa giving the medicine bag to his oldest son?

• His son died in a war.

• He doesn't think his son deserves it.

• He thinks Martin needs it more.

• His son wouldn't accept it.

How did Martin feel about the medicine bag at first?

• He felt embarrassed because he did not want to wear it at school or be made fun of because of it.
• He felt extremely excited
• He felt honored to carry on the tradition
• He felt angry that his grandfather would think he would EVER wear something like that.

How did Martin feel about the medicine bag AFTER he understood the tradition?

• He felt embarrassed to have it still
• He felt ashamed of his culture
• He thought it was hilarious
• He felt honored to carry on the tradition

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 acceptance of his family heritage
• Martin's dislike for the Lakota heritage
• Martin's feelings of embarrassment about Grandpa

By the end of the story, what has happened to Grandpa?

• He has died.

• He has gone to a nursing home.

• He has been left at Martin's house.

• He has returned to live on the reservation.