Read the paragraph from “The Medicine Bag.” What is Martin’s mother’s reaction when she first sees Grandpa, and how does her reaction connect to a theme of the story?
Mom was standing on the steps. I don’t know how long she’d been watching, but her hand was over her mouth and she looked as if she couldn’t believe what she saw. Then she ran to us.
A. She reacts with surprise and concern, which connects to the theme of the importance of ties between generations.
B. She reacts angrily, which connects to the theme of the value of family honor.
C. She reacts fearfully, which connects to the theme of the value of tradition.
D. none of the above
