The Medicine Bag Quiz Practice

What does Martin see that alerts him to his grandfather's arrival?

• He sees a stretch limo in the street.

• He sees an elderly man knocking on the door.

• He sees dogs and kids walking down the street.

• He sees his parents' car pulling into their driveway.

In “The Medicine Bag,” why does Grandpa say he has arrived for a surprise

visit with the family?

• He wants to see where his only existing descendants live, and he wants to

  give Martin the medicine bag.

• He feels that death is now very near, and he wants to be buried where his only existing relatives live.

• He wants to teach his grandchildren lessons that will help them respect

  the old ways.

• He wants to see his family in person to discuss the resentment he has felt for years.

The medicine bag is passed down to...

• The first child

• The first male child

• The first daughter

• Only people with a Native American name

After climbing a huge flight of stairs, you might feel a little...

• Weary

• Sheepish

• Frail

• Devastated

Which of the following is a synonym for sheepish?

• A follower

• Innocently

• Embarrassed

• Bahhh

Someone who is frail might look...

• Strong and muscular

• Older and weak

• Lean

• In good health

Before the grandfather arrives in town, how does the narrator feel about talking to his friends about his grandfather's Lakota heritage?

• He does not ever talk about his grandfather or his stories.

• He makes fun of his grandfather to his friends.

• He enjoys their interest in his stories, but he does not want them to meet his grandfather.

• He responds with anger when his friends make fun of his grandfather's stories.

How is Cheryl's reaction different than Martin's reaction?

Grandpa tells Martin he does not need to wear the medicine bag. Why does he most likely say this?

• He knows Martin is uncomfortable with his heritage.

• He knows the medicine bag has power, even if Martin doesn't wear it.

• He realizes that the medicine bag will be more meaningful at a later time.

In the story the great grandfather tells Martin, the piece of iron is symbolic of...

• The oppression of the Native Americans.

• The great-great grandfather's purpose in life.

• It is not a symbol.

• The father's death in the war.