Code Talker – Chapters 10–15 Test

Front

Why did Ned lie about his age to join the Marines?

Back

C) He was only 16 and too young to enlist

Front

What did Fort Defiance remind Ned of?

Back

C) Boarding school and oppression

Front

What skill almost caused Ned to fail boot camp?

Back

C) Swimming

Front

Why did the Navajos find boot camp easier than others did?

Back

B) They were used to physical labor and strict discipline

Front

What did Georgia Boy help Ned learn?

Back

C) How to use a fork, carry a tray, and ask for help

Front

Why weren’t the Navajo recruits allowed to visit their families after basic training?

Back

C) They had a secret assignment

Front

Why was the Navajo language chosen for the military code?

Back

C) It was complex and unwritten, and few people understood it

Front

How did the Navajo soldiers feel about their language being chosen for the code?

Back

C) They felt proud and validated

Front

How many Navajos became code talkers during World War II?

Back

B) About 220

Front

What did the Navajos do before leaving base to share their culture?

Back

B) Danced and sang for the other soldiers