Code Talker Ch 6-8

Who ran into the dormitory living room with news of an attack?

• Mr. Straight

• Tommy Nez

• The narrator

• A teacher

What did Mr. Straight say about the war after America declared it?

• "The war will last for years."

• "The fighting will soon be over."

• "The war is just beginning."

• "The war is not our problem."

Where was the Marine Corps recruiter scheduled to speak?

• At the high school

• At the tribal headquarters

• At Fort Defiance

• At the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs

What was the primary role of the Marine Corps recruiter?

• To enlist new recruits

• To train new soldiers

• To manage military operations

• To oversee military logistics

What was the reaction of the narrator upon hearing about the attack?

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Fear

• Curiosity

TRUE or FALSE: Ned's parents would not let him join the war because he is too young.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: For the Navajos, the possibility of war was far away because caring for their herds and trying to make ends meet was all they had time to think about.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why did the U.S. get involved with World War II?

• the bombing of Pearl Harbor

• the Japanese attacked China

• Germany attacked the U.S.

How many men were in the first Navajo platoon?

• 29

• 10

• 8

• 50

TRUE or False: Ned was impressed with the Marine recruit.

• TRUE

• False