Grandpa's Visit
Grandpa’s trip takes a lot out of him. What condition makes him need help when he reaches the house?
He is exhausted by the heat.
Which sibling seems less concerned about what friends will think of Grandpa?
Cheryl
Why is the pouch more than an ordinary keepsake?
It carries items connected to protection and guidance.
After carrying boxes all afternoon, Sam trudges slowly home. Which word describes how he walks?
Wearily
What have Martin’s friends relied on for many of their ideas about Lakota people?
Movies and television.
Grandpa could have asked the family to visit him. Why is making the trip himself important to him?
He wants to see his grandchildren pass the medicine bag to Martin.
Martin enjoys an audience when he talks about Grandpa. What reaction does he hope to get?
He hopes his friends will be impressed.
Why is Martin, rather than Cheryl, the one Grandpa gives the bag to?
In Grandpa’s family tradition, it passes through male descendants.
A student admits a mistake while looking at the floor and speaking quietly. How does the student speak?
Sheepishly
Martin’s stories make Grandpa’s life sound especially exciting. Why might Martin tell them that way?
He likes impressing his friends; he feels ashamed of how Grandpa really is
What makes Grandpa’s arrival so noticeable to the people outside Martin’s house?
He comes down the street on foot with dogs chasing after him and barking loudly.
Why does seeing Grandpa in person feel different to Martin from telling stories about him?
Martin cannot control how Grandpa appears to his friends.
What does Martin inherit along with the actual physical bag?
A connection to his family’s heritage and a responsibility to preserve it.
An elderly person needs support while walking up the steps. Which word could describe that person’s physical condition?
Frail
What is the difference between saying you are proud of someone and feeling comfortable introducing that person to your friends?
You can claim to be proud of that person but still worry about your friends' judgment.
What does Grandpa’s difficult trip show about how much the visit matters to him?
He is determined to see his family and pass on the family tradition despite the strain of traveling.
Martin wishes he could disappear when he sees Grandpa approaching. What does that reveal about him?
He is embarrassed and worried about his friends’ opinions.
Grandpa does not insist that Martin display the bag. What might that tell you about Grandpa’s expectations?
He allows Martin time to understand its meaning and to choose to wear it when he truly wants to.
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Martin’s reaction to Grandpa’s clothing tells us more about which character: Grandpa or Martin?
Martin, because it reveals his embarrassment.
Grandpa’s visit brings together two places in Martin’s life. What are they?
The reservation where Grandpa lives and the community where Martin’s family lives.
If Cheryl invites friends to meet Grandpa without hesitation, what can you infer about her feelings?
She feels comfortable with Grandpa, is not ashamed of him, and is less worried about being judged.
How might the bag’s meaning to Martin change as he grows older?
He may come to value its connection to Grandpa and his heritage more deeply.
What clue in a sentence might help you tell whether wearily means “tiredly” or “sadly”?
A detail showing physical effort or exhaustion, such as a long hike.
What larger conflict about his beliefs and morals does Martin face when Grandpa visits?
He must face the difference between his pride in his heritage and his fear of his friends’ opinions.