Code Talker 18-21

How many Americans died between June 15 and July 13?

How did Ned stay stubborn in ways the teachers could not see? Select 2.

• He only spoke Navajo when he was alone.

• He learned Navajo songs and stories in the basement and behind the woodshed.

• He stood up for himself and told the teachers he didn't want to speak English.

True or False

Each Marine Division was expected to have at least 100 code talkers?

What is the definition of sacred?

• holy or precious

• again, back, or back again

• The language, values, traditions, beliefs, and arts shared by members of a group.

• reduce to fine particles, destroy utterly

During which war did the novel Code Talkers take place?

• World War I

• World War II

• Revolutionary War

• Civil War

To be a Marine, you had to be between the ages of 17-32. How old was Carl Gorman?

• 29

• 16

• 35

• 22

The Navajo language was the one language chosen for these code talkers. Why was it the best language for this very important task?

• It had never been studied

• One of the hardest to learn

• Only Navajos could speak it fluently

• all of the above

Why weren’t the Navajos not granted time to see their families after basic training like the white men?

• It was a joke, they really got to see their families

• Their families were too far away, so not enough time

• They were being sent on an 8-week training

• The white men were just being mean

What is the definition of tradition?

• The beliefs and customs of a culture or group handed down from one generation to the next.

• The language, values, traditions, beliefs, and arts shared by members of a group.

Why did the Marines drink heavily?

• They were thirsty

• They thought it would make them stronger

• To try and keep the terrible world of war out of their minds

• They didn't like soda