Question

Which one of the following BEST explains the reason for the efforts made by Grandpa to impress Martin's friends in the short story, The Medicine Bag?

Options

• He enjoys the attention.

• He is proud of his heritage.

• He does not want to embarrass Martin.

• He wants to make the meeting memorable.

Answer 1

He does not want to embarrass Martin.

Explanation:

To avoid embarrassing Martin, Grandpa tries to impress his friends. He is aware that his appearance and attitude may appear weird to them, so he tries to create a good impression so that Martin is not ashamed of his origin.