Question
Near the end of “The Medicine Bag,” Grandpa gives Martin the medicine bag and says, “[You] need not wear it.” What do these words show most clearly about Grandpa’s thinking?
A. Grandpa knows that the medicine bag has power even if Martin does not wear it.
B. Grandpa realizes that the medicine bag will be more meaningful at a later time.
C. Grandpa feels sad that Martin does not want to wear the medicine bag.
D. Grandpa understands that Martin is uncomfortable about his heritage.
A. Grandpa knows that the medicine bag has power even if Martin does not wear it.
B. Grandpa realizes that the medicine bag will be more meaningful at a later time.
C. Grandpa feels sad that Martin does not want to wear the medicine bag.
D. Grandpa understands that Martin is uncomfortable about his heritage.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is **D. Grandpa understands that Martin is uncomfortable about his heritage.** This choice reflects Grandpa's awareness of Martin's feelings toward his cultural identity and his respect for Martin's choices regarding the medicine bag. By saying Martin need not wear it, Grandpa acknowledges Martin's discomfort while still conveying the importance of the medicine bag as a symbol of their heritage.