Learn About The Medicine Bag Quiz

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1.

Where does Martin’s great-grandfather live? _______________________________________
2.

What is the significance of Grandpa’s medicine bag?
- A.
  
  It is a symbol used in rituals by all the men in Martin’s family.
- B.
  
  It contains sacred items from a vision quest made by Grandpa’s father.
- C.
  
  It is a sacred necklace worn only by Sioux chiefs.
- D.
  
  It contains an ancient artifact that he found when he was a boy.
3.

Why doesn’t Martin want to show his friends pictures of Grandpa?
- A.
  
  Martin’s friends would have laughed.
- B.
  
  Martin’s friends aren’t interested in Grandpa.
- C.
  
  Martin doesn’t care to share something so personal.
- D.
  
  Martin is ashamed of Grandpa.
- E.
  
  Martin doesn't have a picture of Grandpa.
4.

The Medicine Bag” is narrated by _________________.
5.

In “The Medicine Bag,” which of the following can be inferred from Martin’s embarrassment about his grandfather?
- A.
  
  Martin is a cruel and insensitive person.
- B.
  
  Martin is overly sensitive to what his friends think.
- C.
  
  Martin doesn't love his Grandpa.
- D.
  
  Grandpa's behavior is out of control.
6.

In “The Medicine Bag,” after arriving at the house, Grandpa collapses because
- A.
  
  He is shocked by life in the suburbs.
- B.
  
  He is having a heart attack
- C.
  
  Of heat exhaustion
7.

At the beginning of the story, how are Martin and Cheryl different in their attitudes about their grandfather?
- A.
  
  Only Martin wants to bring friends over to meet Grandpa.
- B.
  
  Only Cheryl shows Grandpa’s picture to her friends.
- C.
  
  Cheryl is not bothered by Grandpa like Martin is.
- D.
  
  Martin talks more with Grandpa than Cheryl does.
8.

Joe Iron Shell is the author.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Virginia Hawk is Martin and Cheryl's mother.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Grandpa is related to Martin and Cheryl's mom.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

What was the relationship between Iron Shell and Grandpa? Iron shell was Grandpa's ___________________.
12.

Which of the following best captures the main theme of “The Medicine Bag”?
- A.
  
  People, both young and old, need to value their culture and traditions.
- B.
  
  Martin’s family is an example of the mistreatment of older members of the family.
- C.
  
  Riding a bus for two hours will cause heat exhaustion.
- D.
  
  The younger generations are very disrespectful towards old people.
13.

What does Grandfather do to show that he knows kids often are embarrassed by their elders?
- A.
  
  He has a talk with Martin about Sioux pride and tradition.
- B.
  
  He cleans his hat and changes his clothes.
- C.
  
  He leaves the room when Martin’s friends are over.
- D.
  
  He stops talking about Sioux history.
14.

What generalization about the Sioux do Martin and his mother make?
- A.
  
  They are tall and stately with long braided hair.
- B.
  
  Speaking of death is impolite.
- C.
  
  Leaving the reservation is forbidden.
- D.
  
  Displays of affection are unseemly.