Words Do Not Pay

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What is the main idea Chief Joseph conveys by stating "Words Do Not Pay"?

• Promises are meaningless without action.

• Words are not valuable currency.

• Communication is ineffective.

• He prefers silence over speech.

According to Chief Joseph, what can "good words" NOT achieve for his people?

• Restore lost family members.

• Provide good health and prevent death.

• Secure a peaceful home where they can care for themselves.

• All of the above.

What makes Chief Joseph's heart sick?

• The loss of his horses and cattle.

• The misrepresentations and misunderstandings among white men about Indians.

• The broken promises and empty words he has heard.

• The inability of his people to live in peace.

What kind of freedom does Chief Joseph desire for himself?

• Freedom to travel, stop, and work.

• Freedom to trade and choose his own teachers.

• Freedom to follow his religion, think, talk, and act for himself.

• All of the above.