9
QuizMultiple Choice

Conflict and Symbolism in "The Medicine Bag"

Question 9 • 25-26 TX-Literary Genres

Which excerpt from “The Medicine Bag” supports the idea that the medicine bag is a symbol of manhood in the Sioux tradition?

Answer
A
“What you will receive is only for a man’s hands.”
B
“I felt a small leather pouch that hung from a thong around his neck.”
C
“The medicine bag was the dirty leather pouch I had found around his neck.”
D
“Tomorrow,” he said, “when you come home, it will be time to give you the medicine bag.”

Explanation

The excerpt “What you will receive is only for a man’s hands” directly connects receiving the medicine bag with being a man. This supports the idea that the bag symbolizes manhood in the Sioux tradition. The other excerpts describe the bag or its transfer but do not make that connection as clearly.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next