Code Talker comprehension Chapters 10-12

Front

Why was boot camp easier for the Indians?

Back

They were used to white men shouting at them.

Front

How were they able to keep the code a secret from everyone?

Back

All of the above: No one was to ever be told about the code, nothing written could ever be taken from the room, everything was only stored in their heads.

Front

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

Back

They were being sent on an 8-week training.

Front

How did the Navajos feel about their language being picked for such an important job?

Back

Proud.

Front

Why was Fort Defiance an emotional place for Ned?

Back

It's the same place his ancestors joined to begin the long walk.

Front

What was the significance of the Navajo language during World War II?

Back

It was used as a code to transmit secret messages.

Front

What challenges did the Navajo Code Talkers face during their training?

Back

They had to adapt to military life and overcome prejudice.

Front

How did the use of the Navajo language impact the war effort?

Back

It provided a secure means of communication that the enemy could not decipher.

Front

What role did the Navajo Code Talkers play in the military?

Back

They transmitted coded messages using the Navajo language.

Front

Why was the Navajo language chosen for the code?

Back

It was complex and not widely known outside the Navajo community.