The Medicine Bag

Why don’t Martin and his sister show pictures of their grandpa?

• They have been lying that their grandpa is Joe Iron Shell.

• They haven’t been completely honest about him and his life.

• They know their grandpa would be embarrassed.

• They don’t have any pictures that they feel accurately represent him.

Why is Martin embarrassed by his grandpa?

• He hasn’t told people he has a grandpa.

• His grandpa is dressed in an unusual way.

• He doesn’t want people to know his grandpa is Sioux.

• He doesn’t want his friends to know how sickly his grandpa is.

Why does Martin’s grandpa collapse?

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

• He is old and has an illness he hasn’t told his family about.

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

• His is tired from the long journey and the heat.

Why did Martin’s grandpa decide to visit them?

• Their home isn’t far from the reservation.

• He was bored of life on the reservation.

• He finally felt strong enough to visit.

• He missed them and wanted to see their home.

Which of the following describes the medicine bag?

• It is a pouch being passed down to Martin because his grandpa is dying soon.

• It is being passed down to his sister because Martin has a “white man’s name.”

• It is a pouch passed down to the oldest child when he reaches a certain age.

• It is a pouch for Martin to keep his most valuable possessions.

Why hasn’t Martin allowed 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 about his grandpa.

Martin’s grandpa dresses up because he…

• knows he’s going to die soon.

• knows Martin is worried about his friends meeting him.

• wants to impress Martin’s friends.

• wants to teach Martin about traditional Sioux clothes.

How does Martin feel about receiving the medicine bag?

• He is frustrated that he has to take it.

• He is disgusted by the idea of wearing it.

• He is nervous about accepting it.

• He doesn’t understand why it’s important.

Which of the following describes Iron Shell’s reaction to his vision?

• He is confused by its meaning.

• He is relieved that he received a vision.

• He is proud of the vision that he received.

• He decides to reject the vision.

Why isn’t Grandpa giving the medicine bag to his eldest son?

• His eldest son died in a war.

• He doesn’t think his son deserves it.

• He thinks Martin needs it more.

• His eldest son wouldn’t accept it.