Quiz on 'The Medicine Bag'

How do Martin's feelings change about his Grandpa throughout the story?

• He remains embarrassed throughout the entire story.

• He starts feeling embarrassed but grows to feel proud.

• He feels proud at first but becomes embarrassed later.

• He never expresses any feelings about his Grandpa.

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Why do Martin and Cheryl not show their friends Grandpa's picture?

• They are ashamed of their Sioux heritage.

• Grandpa looks different from the stereotypical images of Native Americans.

• Grandpa asked them not to show his picture.

• They lost the picture.

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Which of the following best describes the plot of 'The Medicine Bag'?

• A boy goes on an adventure to find a treasure.

• A family struggles to adapt to a new city.

• A boy learns to appreciate his cultural heritage through his Grandpa's visit.

• A girl receives a special gift from her Grandpa.

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What inference can be made about Grandpa's journey to visit Martin's family?

• Grandpa was looking for a new place to live permanently.

• Grandpa wanted to give Martin the medicine bag before he passed away.

• Grandpa was planning to move to the city.

• Grandpa needed medical treatment.

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What does Martin learn about the medicine bag during the story?

• It is an old family heirloom with no real significance.

• It is a symbol of his family's heritage and traditions.

• It is a gift that he can sell for money.

• It is something he can use to impress his friends.

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How does the neighborhood react to Grandpa's arrival?

• They are welcoming and invite him to community events.

• The children and dogs cause a commotion in the street.

• They ignore him completely.

• They call the police to report a stranger.

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What is the significance of the items inside the medicine bag?

• They are random objects from the reservation.

• They are souvenirs from Grandpa's travels.

• They are symbols of his family's history and culture.

• They are valuable items that can be sold.

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How does Cheryl feel about Grandpa's visit?

• She is indifferent and avoids him.

• She is embarrassed and hides from him.

• She is excited and proud to introduce him to her friends.

• She is scared of him and does not want to interact.

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What does the story suggest about cultural heritage?

• It is something to be hidden from others.

• It is only important when living on a reservation.

• It should be preserved and respected, despite changes in the world.

• It is less important than fitting in with peers.

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What is the narrative point of view in 'The Medicine Bag'?

• First person from Martin's perspective

• Third person limited to Grandpa's perspective

• Third person that knows everyone's perspective

• First person from Cheryl's perspective

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