The Medicine Bag – Reasoning (20+ Questions)

Complete the following sentences by providing a brief reason. Do not repeat the question.

1. Martin and Cheryl exaggerate stories about Grandpa to their friends because __________

2. Martin feels embarrassed when Grandpa arrives because __________

3. Grandpa undertakes a long and difficult journey because __________

4. The medicine bag is sacred to the Sioux because __________

5. Martin's grandfather died in World War Two because __________

6. Grandpa initially doubts Martin's readiness for the medicine bag because __________

7. Martin's friends' respectful behavior toward Grandpa surprises him because __________

8. The lock of hair in the medicine bag is important because __________

9. Grandpa's father searches for medicinal herbs because __________

10. The medicine bag must pass to the oldest male descendant because __________

11. Martin feels guilty after learning about Grandpa's journey because __________

12. The iron kettle shell is placed in the medicine bag because __________

13. Grandpa's stay with the family lasts about two months because __________

14. Martin's attitude changes toward the medicine bag because __________

15. Grandpa speaks Sioux and broken English because __________

16. The medicine bag represents more than a physical object because __________

17. Martin goes to the reservation after Grandpa's death because __________

18. Martin adds sacred sage to the medicine bag because __________

19. The contrast between cultures is significant in the story because __________

20. Grandpa's stories about his ancestry matter to the narrative because __________

21. Martin's journey from embarrassment to pride is central to the story because __________

Answer Key

i) They want to impress their city friends who know Native Americans only through movies and television stereotypes.

ii) His grandfather's traditional appearance, broken English, and unfamiliar customs don't match the glamorous image Martin created.

iii) He wants to pass the medicine bag to Martin before he dies and to see where his descendants live.

iv) It contains family history, stories of ancestors, and symbols of their heritage and spiritual beliefs.

v) He didn't carry the medicine bag with him during the war, and without its protection, he was killed.

vi) He witnessed Martin's earlier embarrassment about his grandfather and worried the boy wasn't mature enough to honor the tradition.

vii) He expected them to mock Grandpa, but instead they were curious, respectful, and genuinely impressed by his stories.

viii) It symbolizes family continuity, memory, and the connection between generations across time.

ix) He is on a spiritual vision quest to find the herbs needed for protection and healing according to Sioux traditions.

x) This tradition ensures the cultural knowledge and spiritual significance of the bag are preserved and respected.