Code Talker (Chapters 1-6)

Front

Who was an ally of Japan during World War II?

Back

Germany

Front

What did the narrator believe was his only way to succeed and help his people?

Back

He believed earning an education was the road to success.

Front

How did the Navajo children disobey the teachers at the school?

Back

They spoke Navajo when teachers weren't around to hear.

Front

Why did the school make the Navajo children wear uniforms and get their hair cut?

Back

The Navajo children would appear to be more American.

Front

Who is the narrator of the story 'Code Talker'?

Back

Ned Begay.

Front

What is the significance of the Navajo language in the context of World War II?

Back

The Navajo language was used as a code to transmit secret messages.

Front

What challenges did the Navajo children face in American schools?

Back

They faced cultural assimilation pressures and discrimination.

Front

What role did education play in the narrator's life?

Back

Education was seen as a means to uplift his people and preserve their culture.

Front

How did the U.S. government view Native American languages during the early 20th century?

Back

They viewed them as obstacles to assimilation.

Front

What was the purpose of the boarding schools for Native American children?

Back

To assimilate them into American culture.