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.
Which conclusion can be drawn from Grandpa’s dialogue in this excerpt?
Grandpa does not trust Martin’s mom and sister.
Martin’s anticipation of owning the medicine bag pleases Grandpa.
Grandpa’s culture has strict rules about gender roles.
Martin is not old enough to carry on his ancestors’ traditions.