Question

Read this excerpt from “The Medicine Bag.”

“Even though the boy,” he said still looking at me,

“bears a white man’s name, the medicine bag will be his.”

Based on the dialogue in the excerpt, Grandpa is best described as___

excited.
confused.
determined.
helpless.

Answer 1

Determined is the correct answer to this question.

Answer 2

Determined. Grandpa was making it known that his wishes would be carried out, no matter who had any objections. He shows pure determination by the tone he takes. The passage was set, by the author, to show that Grandpa had the final word in the matter.