U1 Recovery: Exploring Rites of Passage Themes

Read the following passage from "The Medicine Bag" by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve: *"My kid sister Cheryl and I always bragged about our Sioux grandpa, Joe Iron Shell. Our friends, who had always lived in the city, were impressed by our stories about Grandpa."* Based on the passage, what does the dialogue between the narrator and their friends reveal about the narrator's feelings towards their grandfather?

• The narrator is embarrassed by their grandfather.

• The narrator is proud of their grandfather.

• The narrator is indifferent to their grandfather.

• The narrator is afraid of their grandfather.

In the context of "The Medicine Bag," what does the word "bragged" most likely mean?

• Complained

• Boasted

• Whispered

• Questioned

Analyze how the incident of Grandpa Joe Iron Shell's arrival in "The Medicine Bag" propels the action of the story.

• It causes the narrator to feel ashamed.

• It leads to a deeper understanding of family heritage.

• It introduces a new conflict with neighbors.

• It has no impact on the story.

What is the theme of "The Medicine Bag" and how is it developed throughout the story?

• The importance of wealth

• The significance of cultural heritage

• The power of technology

• The inevitability of change

Determine the meaning of the word "precede" based on its Latin root "cede."

• To follow

• To go before

• To stop

• To retreat

Which of the following words uses the Greek root "bio" meaning life?

• Biography

• Geography

• Autograph

• Photograph

Read the following passage from "The Medicine Bag": *"Grandpa was old and frail, but his eyes were bright and full of life."* What does the phrase "full of life" suggest about Grandpa's character?

• He is physically strong.

• He is mentally sharp and spirited.

• He is tired and weak.

• He is indifferent to his surroundings.

What does the Latin root "scrib" mean in the word "describe"?

• To write

• To read

• To speak

• To listen

In "The Medicine Bag," how does the dialogue between the narrator and Grandpa reveal aspects of their relationship?

• It shows they are distant and formal.

• It highlights their mutual respect and affection.

• It indicates they are indifferent to each other.

• It suggests they are in conflict.

Analyze the impact of the word choice "whisper" in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."

• It suggests a loud noise

• It conveys a sense of gentleness and calm

• It indicates a strong wind

• It implies a storm is coming