Exploring The Medicine Bag: Section 4 Insights

Why is the medicine bag significant to Martin?

• It represents his cultural heritage.

• It contains magical powers.

• It is a family heirloom.

• It is a valuable artifact.

Why might Martin feel sad about receiving the medicine bag?

• He doesn't like his grandfather.

• He knows it means his grandfather will pass away.

• He is afraid of the medicine bag.

• He doesn't want to be responsible for it.

What kind of foreshadowing is present in paragraph 16?

• Boring and uneventful times.

• Threatening and scary events.

• Calm and peaceful moments.

• Happy and joyful events.

What is a vision quest?

• A journey to meet new people.

• A quest to learn a new skill.

• A spiritual quest to find one's purpose.

• A physical journey to find treasure.

Why does Iron Shell keep the piece of iron with him?

• It is a valuable metal.

• It reminds him of his enemies.

• He believes it offers protection.

• It is a gift from his father.

What was the United States government's approach to dealing with Native American youth?

• Providing them with financial support.

• Re-educating them to be like white students.

• Encouraging them to maintain their culture.

• Allowing them to live freely on reservations.

Why does Martin's grandfather not have the medicine bag during the war?

• He was afraid he would lose it.

• He lost it before the war.

• He gave it to someone else.

• He didn't believe in its power.

What items are found in the medicine bag?

• A piece of iron, a pebble, and sacred sage.

• A piece of gold, a feather, and a leaf.

• A piece of wood, a stone, and a flower.

• A piece of cloth, a shell, and a bone.

What does the sacred sage symbolize?

• Purification and positive thoughts.

• Wisdom and knowledge.

• Wealth and prosperity.

• Strength and power.

What does Martin do after his grandfather passes away?

• He sells the medicine bag.

• He places sacred sage into the medicine bag.

• He gives the medicine bag to his friend.

• He throws away the medicine bag.