Code Talker chapters 1-4

Front

What historical event is known as the Long Walk?

Back

The Long Walk refers to the forced relocation of the Navajo people in the 1860s, where they were marched from their homeland to a reservation in New Mexico.

Front

Who is Principal O'Sullivan?

Back

Principal O'Sullivan is the head of the mission school attended by the protagonist in 'Code Talker'.

Front

What is the significance of Gallup in 'Code Talker'?

Back

Gallup is the location of the mission school where the protagonist and other Navajo children are educated.

Front

Who is Mr. Reamer in 'Code Talker'?

Back

Mr. Reamer is responsible for assigning new American names to the students at the mission school.

Front

What restrictions were placed on Navajo appearances at the mission school?

Back

Navajo students were only allowed to have mustaches and were restricted from other forms of facial hair.

Front

What does the term 'Code Talker' refer to?

Back

Code Talkers were Navajo soldiers who used their native language to create a code for secure communication during World War II.

Front

What role did the mission school play in the lives of Navajo children?

Back

The mission school aimed to assimilate Navajo children into American culture, often at the expense of their native language and traditions.

Front

What is the impact of the Long Walk on Navajo culture?

Back

The Long Walk had a profound impact on Navajo culture, leading to loss of land, trauma, and a struggle to preserve their identity.

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How did the mission school affect the language of Navajo students?

Back

The mission school discouraged the use of the Navajo language, promoting English instead, which led to a decline in native language use.

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What is the importance of names in 'Code Talker'?

Back

Names in 'Code Talker' symbolize identity and cultural heritage, with the assignment of American names representing a loss of Navajo identity.