The Medicine Bag Quiz

What was the main source of the friends' understanding of Native Americans?

• Books and school lessons about Native American history.

• Personal experiences visiting reservations and interacting with Native American families.

• Movies and television shows that often presented a romanticized and inaccurate picture.

• Stories shared by teachers who had lived on reservations.

What did the narrator and his sister bring back from Grandpa's summer visits to share with friends?

• Invitations for friends to visit the reservation.

• Money from Grandpa for souvenirs.

• Stories, moccasins, and a small drum from their Sioux culture.

• Photographs of Grandpa in Sioux clothing.

What was the narrator's reaction when he saw Grandpa walking down the street?

• He felt proud to introduce Grandpa to his friends.

• He felt embarrassed because Grandpa looked out of place.

• He felt indifferent as he was used to seeing different people.

• He felt angry at Grandpa for not informing them of his visit.

Why did the narrator and his sister exaggerate stories about their Grandpa?

• To sell the stories to a newspaper.

• To get more attention from their parents.

• To make their lives sound more interesting to their city friends.

• To impress their relatives on the reservation.

What detail shows that the narrator's family lived differently than Grandpa?

• The narrator's family spoke Sioux fluently, while Grandpa knew only a few words.

• The narrator's family lived in a modern home, while Grandpa lived in a simple shack.

• The narrator's family ate traditional Sioux food, while Grandpa ate mostly American food.

• The narrator's family enjoyed movies about Native Americans, while Grandpa preferred books.

What made the narrator rush outside to help his Grandpa?

• He wanted to show off his Grandpa.

• He saw children and dogs bothering Grandpa.

• He was worried Grandpa would get lost.

• He thought Grandpa had a special gift for him.

What detail about Grandpa's clothing embarrassed the narrator when he arrived?

• His suit was too formal for the neighborhood.

• His clothes were dirty and torn.

• He wore a traditional war bonnet, attracting too much attention.

• His bright red satin shirt and beaded bolo tie looked out of place.

What action showed the narrator's change in attitude toward Grandpa?

• He asked Grandpa to tell stories about his childhood.

• He picked up Grandpa's suitcase and guided him to the house.

• He invited Grandpa to stay for the summer.

• He introduced Grandpa to his friends.

What was Grandpa doing when the narrator first saw him on the street?

• Asking for directions to the reservation.

• Playing with neighborhood dogs.

• Looking at a piece of paper, probably trying to find their house.

• Talking to the neighbors.

What language did Grandpa use to greet the narrator?

• English

• French

• Sioux

• Spanish