Code Talker Chapter 1 review flashcard

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What does Kii Yazhi's grandfather say to show support?

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"Be Strong, Kii Yazhi," he (the grandfather) rasped (page 6).

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Who is the main character in Code Talker?

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Kii Yazhi.

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Why does Kii Yazhi have to attend a white school?

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"That is why you must go to school: not for yourself, but for your family, for our people, for our sacred land." (p 10)

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What is the destination of Kii Yazhi's journey in Chapter 1?

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A white mission boarding school.

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What is a 'Hogan'?

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A traditional Navajo dwelling.

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What does Kii Yazhi's mother say to him before he leaves?

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"Travel safely my son," Mother said (p 7).

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How does Kii Yazhi's father feel about his departure?

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"Father was even sadder than my mother." (p 7)

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What does the quote about the sacred land imply about Kii Yazhi's education?

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It emphasizes the importance of education for the benefit of family and community.

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What does the phrase 'our people never forgot our homeland' signify?

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It highlights the connection and importance of heritage and land to the Navajo people.

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What challenges did Kii Yazhi's people face according to the text?

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"They burned our crops, killed our livestock, and cut down our peach trees." (p 9)