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How does Grandpa arrive at Martin's home?
He is walking down the street with dogs following him.
Why does Grandpa collapse after arriving at the house?
He has heat exhaustion.
What is the narrator's name?
Martin
What does wearily mean?
in a tired way
Does Martin accept his heritage by the end of the story?
Yes
To whom is the medicine bag passed down from generation to generation?
It is passed down only through males.
Who is Cheryl?
Martin's younger sister
Was Cheryl bothered about bringing her friends to see Grandpa?
No
What does straggled mean?
hung in messy strands
Passive or active voice?
The mouse was chased by the cat.
passive voice
In passive voice, the subject (mouse) receives the action instead of doing it.
How does Martin feel upon his Grandpa's arrival?
He is embarrassed.
How does Cheryl feel about seeing Grandpa?
She is excited
Is Martin's dad related to Grandpa?
No
What does fatigue mean?
physical or mental exhaustion
Passive or active voice?
The cat chased the mouse.
active voice
Martin is worried what his friends think. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Explain the difference between Martin & Cheryl seeing Grandpa (refer to their friends)
Martin is embarrassed and does not want his friends to see him; Cheryl is excited and brings her friends over.
Why does Grandpa tell Martin that he does not need to wear the medicine bag "now" when he gives it to him?
Grandpa realizes that the medicine bag will be more meaningful at a later time.
What does frail mean?
delicate; weak
What does the piece of iron Grandpa's dad found symbolize?
a) his father's death in a coming war
b) his father's purpose in life
c) his father's distrust of white people
b) his father's purpose in life
Why is the pouch referred to as a medicine bag?
It has things/items that protect and guide the person wearing it.
Why does Grandpa say he has arrived for a surprise visit?
He wants to see where his only living descendants live and give Martin the medicine bag.
Before Grandpa comes to visit, how does Martin feel about talking to his friends about him?
He likes the fact that his friends like to hear stories about his grandpa.
What does sheepishly mean?
in an embarrassed way
Describe something from Apache Girl's Rite of Passage video.
- Dachina's rite of passage into womanhood
- 4 day ritual
- etc