What is a key difference between Martin's and Cheryl's reactions to their grandfather?

Martin is indifferent while Cheryl is excited.

Martin is excited while Cheryl is nervous.

Martin is angry while Cheryl is calm.

Martin is respectful while Cheryl is dismissive.

Why did Grandpa decide to visit Martin's family?

To spend quality time with them and pass the medicine bag on

To celebrate by meeting Martin's friends

To help with a family project that they started on the reservation

To deliver the message that he is going to die

Why does grandpa bring money with him? Why does Martin’s mother not take his money?

Martin's mother respects grandpa too much to let him pay in a "white" world, Grandpa knows money is needed in a city.

Grandpa wants to buy something. Martin's mom dislikes the item.

Grandpa likes to carry money because he has none on the reservation. Mom has more than he does.

Martin's mother doesn't need the money, she is rich, grandpa is too.

How does the author use Martin's inner thoughts to show his conflicting emotions about his grandfather?

By describing Martin's admiration and resentment towards his grandfather.

By showing Martin's indifference to his grandfather's actions.

By highlighting Martin's fear and anxiety about his grandfather.

By illustrating Martin's complete agreement with his grandfather.

What message does the story convey about cultural heritage and family traditions?

Cultural heritage and family traditions are important to preserve.

Cultural heritage and family traditions are outdated.

Cultural heritage and family traditions are irrelevant.

Cultural heritage and family traditions are a burden.

How does this story explore the theme of generational differences?

The story illustrates the communication gap between the two generations.

The story highlights the technological advancements embraced by the younger generation.

The story focuses on the economic challenges faced by both generations.

The story depicts the cultural traditions upheld by the older generation.

During the falling action, by the end of the story, what has happened to Grandpa?

He has been left at Martin's house.

He has returned to live on the reservation.

The three items found in the medicine bag were:

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

a piece of iron, wilted flower, and sand.

a penny, a dime, and a dollar bill.

a shark's tooth, necklace pendant, and rock

Why does Martin's grandpa collapse?

He is tired from the long journey and the heat.

He refuses to see a doctor any time he doesn't feel well.

He has an illness he hasn't told his family about.

He didn't eat before he left the reservation and is hungry.

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

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

He doesn't want to share his grandpa.

His grandpa is too sick for visitors.

His friends have been unkind to his grandpa.

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

only through firstborn children

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

He doesn't think his son deserves it.

He thinks Martin needs it more.

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 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 honored to carry on the tradition

He felt embarrassed to have it still

At the end of "The Medicine Bag," for which of the following is the medicine bag most clearly a symbol?

Martin's acceptance of his family heritage

Martin's desire to please his friends

Martin's dislike for the Lakota heritage

Martin's feelings of embarrassment about Grandpa

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 is being given the bag early in life.

He realizes that the medicine bag is an ugly piece of junk and wants to end the tradition.

He realizes that Martin doesn't respect him or their culture.

He realizes that Martin is not a full blooded Native American.

What is the climax of the story plot of "The Medicine Bag?"

The climax is when Martin's grandfather gives him the medicine bag.

The climax is when Martin's grandfather falls ill.

The climax is when Martin decides to leave his home.

The climax is when Martin learns about his family's history.

What is the resolution on the story plot of "The Medicine Bag?"

Martin accepts his heritage and places the sage in the medicine bag while on the reservation.

Martin rejects his heritage and the medicine bag.

Martin decides to sell the medicine bag for money, 100$ like Grandpa had.

The medicine bag is lost and never found, the family has lost its Native American cultural connection.

What man vs society conflict is found in "The Medicine Bag?"

Martin's struggle with his Native American identity in a modern society with modern friends.

Martin's acceptance of Grandpa forcing him to wear the medicine bag

The conflict between Martin and his family over money and respect.

Martin's desire to abandon his cultural heritage even though his mother will struggle.

What internal conflict does Grandpa struggle with in the "The Medicine Bag?"

Grandpa struggles with the conflict between cultural identity of his half white grandchild.

Grandpa struggles with financial issues related to his health.

Grandpa feels a strong desire to move to a different country.

Grandpa is conflicted about his relationship with his grandchildren.

What is the theme in "The Medicine Bag?"

Milestones in life, growing up, sometimes earlier than expected.

Environmental conservation and sustainability.

The impact of technology on society.

The impact of defying parents and grandparents

What internal conflict is Martin experiencing during the story. "The Medicine Bag?"

Martin struggles with his cultural identity and the embarrassment of his heritage.

Martin is indifferent about his dad's cultural background.

Martin is excited to share his heritage with his friends.

Martin feels a strong connection to his Native American roots.

What is the setting of the "Medicine Bag?"

An American small town, reflecting Native American culture, daytime.

A rural Native American village, highlighting traditional farming practices.

A futuristic space colony, emphasizing advanced technology that Native American's invented.

A historical European city, showcasing ancient architecture, nighttime

"His getup wasn't out of place on the reservation, but it sure was here, and I wanted to sink right through the pavement." This passage is evidence of Martin's internal conflict of what?

His struggle with the clothing grandpa would have on, "too Native American or not enough"

His desire for material wealth from his grandpa who he knows has 100$.

His preference for solitude, which he has lost now that grandpa has come to the city.

His fear of public speaking that grandpa was going to have him do when grandpa talked with Martin's friends

After receiving the medicine bag, which situation below would make logical sense for Martin?

Martin will look into more Native American customs since he is proud of his heritage now

Martin will go and share the contents of the bag with his friends who want to play with the items

Martin throws the medicine bag in the trash when his mother is not looking

Martin will give the medicine bag to a friend without looking inside and his dad will know but do nothing

In the rising actions, what event tells readers that Martin does have a fondness for his grandpa?

Martin chases the dogs away that are barking and bothering grandpa

Martin expresses to Cheryl that he is overjoyed with his grandpa coming to visit

Martin avoids spending time with his grandpa and hides in his room

Martin lets the dog out and it chases grandpa down the street

In the rising actions, what is one clue that grandpa is not healthy?

Grandpa shows signs of fatigue and faints, does not handle the heat well

Grandpa looks older than he really is and has no shoes

Grandpa eats a balanced diet every day but gains a lot of weight

Grandpa has a regular exercise routine but is getting too old to keep up with it

Why is Martin inheriting the medicine bag early?

Martin is inheriting the medicine bag early because grandpa's own son has died

Martin is not inheriting the bag early, grandpa is lying

Martin is inheriting the medicine bag to sell it for money to impress his friends, so they do not pick on him

Martin is inheriting the medicine bag to use it as a decoration for a funeral

What is the most fitting reason that this story would not have the same theme if told by grandpa?

Grandpa's perspective would change the interpretation of the story because he only has experience of the reservation and is connected to the land there

Grandpa's perspective would change the interpretation of the story because he is too old to experience anything new

Grandpa's perspective would change the interpretation of the story because he would tell the story in a more humorous way

Grandpa's perspective would change the interpretation of the story because he lived in a different time period

"The Medicine Bag" has a theme of generational differences, in which way do we see this in the story?

Teaching the younger generation, grandpa has to teach Martin the ways of the medicine bag before Martin can appreciate it

Early in the story the theme is illustrated through the shared beliefs of the grandfather and grandson

The story focuses on the importance of modern technology in the lives of the characters

The contrasting settings of the story highlight the differences between the past and present

A butte is a flat-topped hill or mountain with steep sides.

A butte is a type of tree found in forests.

A butte is a type of animal native to deserts.

A butte is a large body of water.

What does the sage represent in the resolution of the story?

The sage symbolizes newness and cleansing

The sage is a symbol of wealth and power.

The sage represents a villain in the story.

The sage embodies fear and confusion.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the main character of the story "The Medicine Bag?"

Cheryl

Grandpa

Martin

mom/Marie

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a medicine bag?

A small pouch used to carry medicinal herbs and items

A type of bag used for carrying groceries

A bag used for storing clothes

A container for holding electronic gadgets

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does Martin's grandfather live?

In the city

on the reservation

By the sea

In the mountains

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old is Martin's grandfather?

60 years old

76 years old

86 years old

90 years old

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The story is told from which point of view?

First person

Second person

Third person limited

Third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is causing Martin the most concern at the start of the story, "The Medicine Bag?"

The dogs got out and bit grandpa and now he is sick

Martin has hyped up stories of grandpa to his friends, grandpa doesn't look traditional

Cherly is more excited to see grandpa than Martin is and Martin is worried mom will notice

Martin has lost the medicine bag that he is expected to show grandpa

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The piece of iron symbolizes which of the following in the story?

Strength and resilience, living in a "White" world

Wealth and prosperity, living on the reservation

Fear and danger of what friends will say

Love and compassion in the Native American culture.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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