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How does Grandpa arrive at the narrator's home?
How does Grandpa arrive at the narrator's home?
- He is traveling to the narrator's home in a police car.
- He is driving an old, dust-covered car.
- He is riding in the back of an old pickup truck. (correct)
- He is walking down the street with dogs following him.
Why does Grandpa say he has arrived for a surprise visit with the family?
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. (correct)
- He wants to see his family in person to discuss the resentment he has felt for years.
- He wants to teach his grandchildren lessons that will help them respect the old ways.
- He feels that death is now very near, and he wants to be buried where his only existing relatives live.
Why does Grandpa collapse after arriving at the house?
Why does Grandpa collapse after arriving at the house?
- He has been injured in an attack by dogs.
- He is shocked by life in the suburbs.
- He has heat exhaustion. (correct)
- He is overcome with grief.
How is the medicine bag passed down from generation to generation?
How is the medicine bag passed down from generation to generation?
Why is the pouch referred to as a medicine bag?
Why is the pouch referred to as a medicine bag?
Which of the following words gives the most likely meaning of 'wearily' as it is used in this sentence?
Which of the following words gives the most likely meaning of 'wearily' as it is used in this sentence?
If Kris asks a question sheepishly, how does she ask it?
If Kris asks a question sheepishly, how does she ask it?
Which person best demonstrates the meaning of frail?
Which person best demonstrates the meaning of frail?
In 'The Medicine Bag,' before Grandpa comes to visit, how does the narrator feel about talking to his friends about his Lakota grandfather?
In 'The Medicine Bag,' before Grandpa comes to visit, how does the narrator feel about talking to his friends about his Lakota grandfather?
Which quotation from 'The Medicine Bag' best supports the answer to Part A?
Which quotation from 'The Medicine Bag' best supports the answer to Part A?
Which statement best describes Martin in the early part of the story?
Which statement best describes Martin in the early part of the story?
Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?
Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?
Which quotation best shows how Cheryl's reaction to Grandpa differs from Martin's?
Which quotation best shows how Cheryl's reaction to Grandpa differs from Martin's?
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Study Notes
Grandpa's Arrival
- Grandpa arrives at the narrator's home, surprising the family.
- He is a Lakota, and he is travelling to be with his immediate family.
- Grandpa collapses shortly after arriving at the house, possibly due to fatigue or the overwhelming change in environment.
- The narrator feels a sense of shame regarding Grandpa's appearance and his Lakota heritage, due to the different environment he is now living in.
The Medicine Bag
- The medicine bag is a pouch that is passed down through generations, specifically to the males of the family.
- It contains items that protect and guide the wearer.
- Grandpa is the last remaining member of his Lakota lineage and is the only one who can pass on the medicine bag.
Wearily
- The word wearily means tiredly, showing that after a physically demanding hike, the narrator is exhausted.
Sheepishly
- The word sheepishly implies that Kris is asking a question in an embarrassed manner.
Frail
- The word frail represents someone who is weak and easily harmed.
Martin's Perspective
- Martin’s fascination with his Lakota heritage leads him to make stories about his grandpa to impress his friends.
- He is ashamed of the different lifestyle his grandfather leads.
- Martin struggles to reconcile his grandfather’s traditional ways with his city life.
Cheryl's Perspective
- Cheryl's character shows compassion and acceptance towards Grandpa, in contrast to Martin.
- She is not embarrassed by Grandpa's appearance or his Lakota heritage.
- Her reaction and support for Grandpa demonstrate the differences in the siblings.
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