Kiyazi's Journey and Cultural Heritage

A young Navajo boy is sent away from his family to attend a mission school. His family, dressed in their finest, bids him an emotional farewell, emphasizing the importance of learning the ways of the white people for the benefit of their community. The boy's uncle explains the historical context of the Navajo's struggles and the significance of education in navigating the new world. The boy is determined to learn for his people and their sacred land.

What was Kiyazi hoping to see as a good sign before he was called by his mother?

• A butterfly

• A rainbow

• An eagle

• A deer

What did Kiyazi's mother give him before he left?

• A book

• A toy

• A bundle of clothing

• A necklace

Who in Kiyazi's family had previously attended the white man's school?

• His uncle

• His father

• His brother

• His grandfather

Why did Kiyazi's uncle believe it was important for him to attend the mission school?

• To make new friends

• To learn the ways of the white people for the benefit of their family

• To become a teacher

• To learn to read and write

What historical event did Kiyazi's uncle describe to him during their journey?

• The Trail of Tears

• The Long Walk

• The Gold Rush

• The Civil War

What was the name given to the place where the Navajo were exiled?

• Fort Sumner

• Fort Apache

• Fort Bliss

• Fort Knox

What did the Navajo people call the place where they were exiled?

• Hawaldi

• The Desert of Despair

• The Place of Sorrow

• The Land of Tears

What did Kiyazi's uncle emphasize about the Navajo language?

• It is outdated

• It is difficult to learn

• It is similar to English

• It is sacred and beautiful

What did Kiyazi do with the splinter he found in his finger?

• Kept it as a memory

• Threw it away

• Gave it to his uncle

• Dropped it onto the earth

What did Kiyazi resolve to do as he left his home?

• Learn for his people and land

• Return immediately

• Forget his past

• Find a new home