Medicine Walk - Chapters 23–26 Quiz

What does Franklin do when he sees his father moaning in pain?

Question Answer Choices He leaves to find help. He gives his father some medicine to ease the pain. He lies down beside his father, pulling him close, which settles Eldon. He tells his father to stay strong and hold on.

What does Eldon do at the edge of the ridge?

Question Answer Choices He turns to Franklin and asks for forgiveness. He sits down and begins to cry. He raises his arms, tilts back his head, and moans 'I'm sorry' into the darkness. He looks out over the ridge in silence.

What does Franklin tell the old man when he returns home?

Question Answer Choices He tells the old man that he buried Eldon next to Angie. He tells the old man that he plans to leave and never return. He tells the old man that his father finally told him the truth. He tells the old man that he forgave his father.

What does Franklin do after Eldon dies?

Question Answer Choices He immediately returns home to tell Bunky. He performs a traditional Indigenous ceremony. He digs a grave, lines it with moss and boughs, and buries Eldon. He leaves Eldon's body and continues his journey alone.

Why does Franklin feel pity for his father?

Question Answer Choices He feels pity for the man's life, which has been marked only with pain, loss, and regret. He feels pity because his father was never able to find true love. He feels pity because his father was abandoned by everyone. He feels pity because his father never achieved his dreams.

What does Franklin do after Eldon dies and he puts more wood on the fire?

Question Answer Choices He writes a letter to Bunky about Eldon's death. He starts packing up their belongings to leave. He traces the details of Eldon's face with his fingers and memorizes them. He sits quietly and stares into the fire.

What does Franklin say to Eldon as he buries him?

Question Answer Choices He says, 'War's over, Eldon. I hope when you get to where you’re goin’ that she’s standing there waitin’ for you.' He says, 'Goodbye, Eldon. May you find the happiness you were searching for.' He says, 'I forgive you, Eldon. I hope you find Angie on the other side.' He says, 'Rest in peace, father. I hope you find the peace you never had in life.'

Why does Eldon take Franklin to Bunky when he is a week old?

Question Answer Choices Eldon sees Angie in his son and believes Bunky, who loved Angie, would take better care of him. Eldon wants Bunky to teach Franklin about his Indigenous heritage. Eldon believes Bunky can provide a safer environment away from the city. Eldon hopes Bunky will raise Franklin to become a great warrior.

What does Franklin do when Eldon asks to be walked to the edge of the ridge?

Question Answer Choices Franklin asks Bunky to help carry Eldon. Franklin carries him all the way to the edge and stays with him. Franklin refuses and stays by the fire. Franklin half-carries him thirty feet and then Eldon pushes Franklin away.

What does Franklin ask Bunky when he returns home?

Question Answer Choices He asks whether Bunky sees Angie in him the way his father did. He asks whether Bunky regrets taking him in. He asks whether Bunky thinks Eldon found peace. He asks whether Bunky ever forgave Eldon.