Question

Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."

My father was chief before me. When a young man, he was called Joseph by Mr. Spaulding, a missionary. He died a few years ago. He left a good name on earth. He advised me well for my people.

Based on the idea that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) highly values what his father has taught him, how does he most likely feel about his tribe’s cultural traditions?
He feels strongly about sharing them with others in the world.
He feels strongly about remembering them for years to come.
He feels strongly about revising them to be more relevant.
He feels strongly about preserving and maintaining them.

Answer 1

He feels strongly about preserving and maintaining them.

Explanation: The passage emphasizes his father's guidance and good name for the people, suggesting Chief Joseph values continuing and protecting his tribe’s traditions rather than changing or merely sharing them.