Code Talker Chapter 1-9

Why was Kii Yazhi sent away from home as a boy?

• He wanted to learn about his culture at a Navajo School.

• He was going to live with another Navajo clan.

• He was going to attend the "white man's" school

• He was visiting his grandparents.

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What is the relationship between the Navajo and the United States?

• The Navajo people are at war with the United States.

• The Navajo are allowed to live on US land, but must follow the laws of the US.

• The Navajo and the US live respectfully as equal nations.

What are some characteristics of the Navajo language?

• It is difficult to learn.

• Different Navajo clans speak the language differently.

• The Navajo language is heavily influenced by English speakers.

• The Navajo language is only spoken by English traders.

Why did the Navajo children become upset when their long hair was cut?

• The Navajo believed that cutting your hair brought misfortune.

• The were sad because their hair couldn't grow that long ever again.

• The Navajo had not seen scissors before, so they became afraid and upset.

• The children could no longer wear ribbons without long hair.

Describe what happened in the boarding schools to children who spoke Navajo.

Answer explanation

Children were beaten with sticks, had their mouths washed out with soap, yelled at to speak English, etc..

How did Ned respond when he was told Navajo couldn't be used at school?

• He was angry, and never spoke Navajo again.

• He actually was asked to English, he was NEVER told he must speak English.

• He became determined to use Navajo, and secretly did.

• He used it in the open, defying his teachers.

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How the Navajo Tribal Council respond to threats to the US from Germany and Japan.

• The Council threatened Japan.

• The Council promised to remain neutral.

• The Council passed a resolution to support the US.

• The Council offered help to Japan, in hopes that Japan would free them.

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The demeaning (rude) treatment from his teachers motivated Ned to....

• become a teacher who would respect Navajo students

• Become a lawyer and fight for Navajo rights

• Quit school and return home

• Lead a student protest against the teachers.

How did Ned join the Marines

• He was drafted

• He joined the Navajo army, then it merged with the Marines

• He voluntarily enlisted

• He never officially joined the Marines.

Before Ned joined the Marines, what did his parents insist he do?

• Commit that he would return to the Navajo community.

• Participate in a Navajo blessing ceremony.

• Swear his allegiance (loyalty) to the Navajo people

• Agree that if he were killed in battle, his body would be buried in Navajo tradition.

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