The Medicine Bag Quiz

What does wearily mean?

• tiredly

• happily

• energetically

What does sheepishly mean?

• proudly

• in an embarrassed way

• frantically

What is an example of frail?

• A strong and healthy person exercising.

• A sad and lonely person.

• A sickly person being helped up the stairs.

Before Grandpa comes to visit, how does the Martin feel about talking to his friends about his Lakota grandfather?

• Martin likes the fact that his stories about Grandpa appeal to the other kids.

• Martin is unhappy how his friends reacted to his stories.

What can a reader infer about Grandpa's physical appearance? (paragraph 13)

• Grandpa looks exactly like the Indians seen on TV.

• Grandpa doesn't look like the Indians that people are used to seeing on TV. He looks different than people might expect a Native American to look.

How are Cheryl's (Martin, the narrator's sister) and Martin's (the narrator) greetings to Grandpa so different? (paragraphs 12, 18-21)

• The narrator (Martin) is unhappy or embarrassed by Grandpa's appearance. Cheryl is happy to see Grandpa and responds to him directly.

• Cheryl is unhappy. Martin is excited.

Why does the author provide so much detail about Grandpa's journey? (paragraphs 31-32)

• The details show how Grandpa enjoyed the journey.

• The details show how hard it was for Grandpa to get to the house. It also shows he is not familiar with the city.

How does Martin feel about receiving the medicine bag? (paragraphs 41-42)

• Martin is upset or unhappy about being given the medicine bag. He is especially unhappy about having to wear it because he is worried about what his friends will say if they see it.

• Martin is excited to receive and wear the medicine bag.

In paragraphs 59 and 60, which sentence best describe that Martin is nervous about receiving the medicine bag?

• "OK, Grandpa."

• I felt a hard squeeze from where my heart is supposed to be and was scared.

Why does Grandpa tell Martin the story of Iron Shell?

• Grandpa tells Martin the story of Iron Shell to teach him the history of the medicine bag, help him understand what the medicine bag is, and connect Martin to his Native American heritage.

• Grandpa tells Martin the story of Iron Shell to let him know about his great-great-grandfather.