Read this excerpt from “The Medicine Bag.” “I sent your mother and sister away. What you will hear today is only for a man’s ears. What you will receive is only for a man’s hands.” He fell silent and I felt shivers down my back.
Answer
A
Grandpa does not trust Martin’s mom and sister.
B
Martin’s anticipation of owning the medicine bag pleases Grandpa.
C
Grandpa’s culture has strict rules about gender roles.
D
Martin is not old enough to carry on his ancestors’ traditions.
Explanation
Grandpa sends Martin’s mother and sister away because what he is about to say and give is “only for a man’s” ears and hands. This shows that Grandpa’s culture reserves this tradition and the medicine bag for men. The excerpt does not suggest that he distrusts the women or that Martin is too young.
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