Code Talker comprehension Chapters 9-12

Front

How old was Ned when he joined in March 1943?

Back

16

Front

Why was Fort Defiance an emotional place for Ned and the other Navajos?

Back

It's the same place his ancestors joined to begin the Long Walk.

Front

What is another name for Big School Boy?

Back

Hosteen Mitchell

Front

What almost caused Ned to ‘wash out’ in boot camp?

Back

the swimming test

Front

Why was the Navajo language chosen for the code talkers?

Back

It had never been studied, it was one of the hardest to learn, and only Navajos could speak it fluently.

Front

What significant event is associated with Fort Defiance in Navajo history?

Back

The Long Walk.

Front

What role did the code talkers play during World War II?

Back

They used the Navajo language to create unbreakable codes.

Front

What was the primary challenge Ned faced in boot camp?

Back

The swimming test.

Front

How did the Navajo language contribute to military communication?

Back

It was complex and not understood by the enemy.

Front

What does the term 'code talker' refer to?

Back

Navajo soldiers who used their language to transmit secret messages.