"The Medicine Bag"

The narrator of this story is Martin, who tells the story from his own perspective. It is written in ___________.

• 1st person point of view
• 3rd person point of view

• Which of the following characters is the protagonist (or main character) in this story?
• Joe Iron Shell
• Martin
• Cheryl
• Mom

Which of the following is the main setting of this story?

• Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota
• Bellview Reservation in Iowa
• Planet Norgoon in the Galactic Universe
• Martin's House on Bell View Road in Iowa

At the beginning of the story, you learn that Martin has a grandfather that lives on Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota and that his family visits Grandpa there every summer. What is this part of the story called?

• climax
• exposition
• rising action
• falling action

A little later in the story, Martin realizes that his Grandpa has come to visit at his house. Martin is embarrassed because he thinks the real Grandpa won't be as cool as the stories he has told his friends. What is this part of the story?

• conflict
• exposition
• falling action
• resolution

After trying to keep his friends from visiting Grandpa, they finally ignore Martin's protests and come visit anyway. Grandpa tells them stories and they are amazed by him. What part of the story is this?

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• falling action

One day after school, Grandpa tells Martin it is time for him to have the medicine bag. He tells Martin the stories of his grandfather and his son. He tells Martin what is in the medicine bag and what he should do with it. What is this part of the story called?

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• resolution

After Grandpa passes away, Martin goes to the Rosebud Reservation alone and adds a piece of sacred sage to the bag. What is this part of the story called?

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• resolution

Is the main conflict that Martin faces in this story internal conflict (character vs. self) or external conflict (character vs. character, nature, society, technology)?

• internal conflict
• external conflict

When are the events in this story most likely taking place?

• In the distant past
• In the present time
• In the far-off future