Code Talker Chapter 5

Front

What was Ned's way of surviving Navajo Boarding School?

Back

Ned survived by working hard and trying to do well.

Front

Why couldn't Ned play sports?

Back

Ned was too small.

Front

How did some of the other Navajo students survive Navajo boarding school?

Back

Other Navajo students survived playing sports like basketball, baseball and football.

Front

How many crates of food did the Navajo students collect?

Back

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Front

What does Ned mean when he says, "time no longer crawled by like a snail trying to get to the top of a big stone. The hours and days, the weeks and months and even years, grew legs and began to run like an antelope."?

Back

Ned means that the time at boarding school went from being long and slow to short and fast.

Front

What is the significance of hard work in Ned's life at boarding school?

Back

Hard work helped Ned to survive and succeed in a challenging environment.

Front

What role did sports play for other Navajo students at boarding school?

Back

Sports provided an outlet for expression and a way to cope with the difficulties of boarding school.

Front

How does the metaphor of time changing from a snail to an antelope reflect Ned's feelings?

Back

It reflects his growing adaptation and acceptance of the boarding school experience.

Front

What challenges did Ned face at Navajo Boarding School?

Back

Ned faced challenges such as cultural disconnection, physical limitations, and emotional struggles.

Front

How did the environment of the boarding school affect the Navajo students?

Back

The boarding school environment was often harsh and aimed at erasing their cultural identity.