Code Talker Chapter 2

Front

What did the Navajo boy think the man at the school sounded like?

Back

A dog because he barked orders at them.

Front

Why did the children avoid looking into the man's face?

Back

It was a sign of respect to look down instead of into his eyes.

Front

What made the children think the dark-skinned man couldn't be Navajo?

Back

He was dressed like a white-man and had his hair cut short.

Front

What was the first rule the children learned at the mission school?

Back

They must only speak English or they shouldn't speak at all.

Front

What is the first English word the children learn?

Back

Hello.

Front

What does it signify when someone avoids eye contact in Navajo culture?

Back

It is a sign of respect.

Front

How did the children's perception of authority affect their behavior at school?

Back

They were conditioned to respond to authority figures with submission.

Front

What cultural differences did the children experience at the mission school?

Back

They faced a clash between their Navajo traditions and the English-speaking, Western education system.

Front

Why was the language barrier significant for the Navajo children?

Back

It hindered their ability to communicate and express themselves in a new environment.

Front

What role did uniforms play in the children's perception of the man at the school?

Back

Uniforms contributed to their belief that he was not part of their culture.