Code Talker Final Exam Practice

Front

What division of the armed forces did the Navajo Code Talkers join?

Back

Marines

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Who is the author of Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two?

Back

Joseph Bruchac

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Front

What two words did Ned say to his teachers that pleased them?

Back

Yes, teacher!

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Front

What was the narrator's name before he entered the boarding school?

Back

Kii Yahzi - 'little boy'

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Front

How old is the narrator in Chapter 1?

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He is 6.

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Front

What is the significance of the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II?

Back

They created a code based on the Navajo language that was used for secure communication.

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Front

What does the term 'boarding school' refer to in the context of the story?

Back

A school where students live on campus and are provided education, often away from their families.

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Front

What cultural impact did the boarding school system have on Native American children?

Back

It aimed to assimilate them into Western culture, often at the cost of their native languages and traditions.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

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Front

What is the main theme of the book 'Code Talker'?

Back

The importance of cultural identity and the contributions of Native Americans during wartime.

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Front

What does the term 'code' mean in the context of communication?

Back

A system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent others, especially for secrecy.

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