Question

“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.

Answer 1

Grandpa’s culture has strict rules about gender roles.

Explanation: He sends Martin’s mother and sister away and explicitly says the words and object are only for a “man’s” ears and hands, indicating gender-based restrictions. The other choices aren’t supported by the excerpt.