Question

Read this excerpt from "The Medicine Bag."

I put the boots on the floor and saw why they fit so tight. Each one was stuffed with money. I looked at the bills that lined the boots and started to ask about them, but Grandpa’s eyes were closed again.


Which statement best explains the conflict in this excerpt?


Martin has a conflict with himself because he wants to take the money in Grandpa’s boots but he knows it is wrong.

Martin has a conflict with Grandpa because Grandpa expects him to take the medicine bag and he does not want to.

Martin has a conflict with himself because he wants to help Grandpa but he really does not want to touch the frail man.

Martin has a conflict with his mom because she makes him undress Grandpa when he does not want to.

Answer 1

Martin has a conflict with himself because he wants to take the money in Grandpa’s boots but he knows it is wrong.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because, when she tried to wear the booth and discovered that it was so tight, Martin tried to know the reason leading to the discovery of the money. His surprise with the discovery and expectation of taking the money led to him trying to make enquiries about it from his grandpa.