Mixed Bag
How were the two rites of passages most similar?
Each rite of passage follows a Native American tradition.
How did Martin's sister react to seeing Grandpa?
She is excited to see him.
What was the purpose of Dachina's coming-of-age ritual?
In the Apache tradition, it makes her a woman.
Why did Grandpa arrive for a surprise visit?
He wanted to give Martin the medicine bag and "see where his only descendants lived."
What does wearily mean?
in a tired way
Name the two Native American tribes that were represented in each medium.
Lakota - "The Medicine Bag"
Apache - "Apache Girl's Rite of Passage"
In the beginning of the story, how did Martin feel about his friends meeting his grandfather?
He didn't want them to meet him because he was worried about his friends' opinions and embarrassed by his grandfather.
How many days did Dachina's rite of passage take?
Four days
Why was Martin the one to receive the medicine bag?
Martin was to receive the medicine bag because Grandpa's son died when he went off to fight in a far away land, so it needed to be passed down to the next male in the family.
What does sheepishly mean?
in an embarrassed way
How were the two rites of passages different?
Male/Female
Group ceremony/Passed down when male passes away
Symbols (prairie sage, pebble, iron shell) and (4 days/stages of life, pollen, white clay)
In the beginning of the story, how did Martin describe his grandfather to his friends?
He told them stories that appealed to them and portrayed his grandfather like the "Indians from movies and TV."
Why did Dachina's rite of passage last four days?
It lasted four days to represent the four stages of life and the Apache creation story.
What was the purpose of the medicine bag?
It contained items to guide and protect the person who wears it.
What does frail mean?
delicate; weak
What was the theme of "The Medicine Bag?"
Acceptance of family heritage
One’s culture and the traditions are something to be proud of, not ashamed of
Appreciate the traditions and culture of your family
Be proud of your heritage
Learn and respect your elders
How did Cheryl feel about introducing her friends to Grandpa?
She was proud of her grandpa and her friends would come over every day after school to listen to her grandpa's stories.
Describe two tasks Dachina had to complete during her four-day ritual.
1. She meets with a medicine woman.
2. She runs 4 circles around a basket of objects.
3. She prays to mountain spirits.
4. She dances all night.
What happened to Grandpa when he first arrived at Martin's house?
He fainted from heat exhaustion.
What does bearish mean?
resembling or likened to a bear, typically in being rough, surly, or clumsy
Where is the Rosebud Reservation located?
The Great Plains or South Dakota
What was Martin's great great grandfather's name?
Iron Shell
Name two symbols that were part of Dachina's ritual and explain what they represented.
4 days - 4 stages of life
Pollen - fertility
White clay - Goddess
What were the three items in the medicine bag?
The broken shell from the iron kettle, a pebble from the butte, and (dust from the) prairie sage.
What is an example of a descendant?
Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. great great grandchildren are all descendants of the original mother and father. They are in the direct line of descent.