Code Talker Chapter 2

Front

What was the first rule the children learned at the mission school?

Back

They must only speak English or they shouldn't speak at all.

Front

Why did the children think that the dark-skinned man couldn't be Navajo?

Back

He was dressed like a white-man and had his hair cut short.

Front

What did one of the Navajo boys think the man at the school sounded like when he spoke?

Back

A dog because he barked orders at them.

Front

What is the first English word the children learn?

Back

Hello.

Front

Why did the children not want to look into the man's face?

Back

It was a sign of respect to look down instead of into his eyes.

Front

What does it mean to show respect in Navajo culture?

Back

It often involves avoiding direct eye contact with elders or authority figures.

Front

What is the significance of language in the context of the mission school?

Back

Language is a tool for assimilation, and the children were forced to abandon their native language.

Front

How did the children feel about the rules at the mission school?

Back

They felt confused and resistant to the strict rules imposed on them.

Front

What role does identity play in the children's experience at the mission school?

Back

Their identity as Navajo is challenged by the school's emphasis on English and Western culture.

Front

What is the impact of cultural assimilation on the Navajo children?

Back

Cultural assimilation leads to a loss of language, traditions, and a sense of self.