Jan 18 Human Code Machines

The word stiffly means

• in a way that lacks ease of motion

• in a manner that is not friendly

• in a severer or strong manner

• in a way that appears old

Which words help the reader understand the meaning of tinkled?

• their heads

• little bells

• they moved

• were blue

How does the author support the idea that the Navajo men who volunteered to fight in Word War II had been living isolated lives?

• by stating that their messages were impossible to understand.

• by stating that most had never been off their reservation.

• by stating that they communicated orally and not in writing

• by stating that they named planes and boats after animals.

Which paragraph in the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• paragraph 3

• paragraph 5

• paragraph 6

• paragraph 9

According to the passage, why was the Navajo language a good choice for a secret code?

• Navajo language was not used in daily lives.

• Navajo language was unknown by foreigners.

• Navajo language was unpopular.

• Navajo language was only used in wars.

How did Philip Johnston play a role in creating Navajo code?

• Philip Johnston knew Navajo language from previous studies.

• Philip Johnston knew Navajo language from growing up on Navajo reservation.

• Philip Johnston knew Navajo language from participating in previous wars..

• Philip Johnston knew Navajo language from breaking previous codes.