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Based on Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s message in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," the Nez Percé people most likely value

A
land, ownership, and friendship.
B
peace, tradition, and honesty.
C
family, progress, and intellect.
D
pride, tradition, and ownership.
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Read the quotation from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." What I have to say will come from my heart, and I will speak with a straight tongue. Based on this quotation, the reader can conclude that the Nez Percé people most believe in

A
the importance of sharing valued traditions with others.
B
the importance of choosing their words very carefully.
C
the importance of speaking passionately and honestly.
D
the importance of stating whatever is on their minds.
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake. I will tell you all about our people, and then you can judge whether an Indian is a man or not. Which central idea of the speech is most supported by this excerpt?

A
The Nez Percé people hope to reduce conflict between Indigenous peoples.
B
The Nez Percé people adhere strongly to human values and morals.
C
The Nez Percé people seek to preserve their valued cultural traditions.
D
The Nez Percé people want the new settlers to better understand them.
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How would the meaning of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" most likely have been affected had Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) adopted a tone of resentment instead?

A
It would appear as a request rather than an accusation.
B
It would appear as a narrative rather than a demand.
C
It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea.
D
It would appear as a threat rather than a narrative.
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Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s tone in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" can best be described as

A
neutral and nonchalant.
B
heartfelt and sincere.
C
forward and blunt.
D
angry and sarcastic.
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Read the summary of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." In “An Indian’s View of Indian Affairs,” it is asserted that conflicts could be reduced if white Americans better understood Native Americans. Which of the following would make this summary more complete?

A
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) states that he speaks from the heart
B
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) of the Nez Percé tribe made this claim
C
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) was born in Oregon and is thirty-eight years old
D
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) believes the Great Spirit sees everything
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." We were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything, and that he never forgets; that hereafter he will give every man a spirit-home according to his deserts: if he has been a good man, he will have a good home; if he has been a bad man, he will have a bad home. What central idea of the speech is illustrated by this excerpt?

A
The way a man chooses to live his life directly affects the quality of his life.
B
Man should act cautiously because the Great Spirit is not very forgiving.
C
Only those who are good to others will eventually receive a spirit-home.
D
A man will have a much more lavish home if he is good to those around him.

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