Book of the Month-February

How old was Betoli when he had to go to the boarding school?

• 12

• 8

• 15

• 2

What was Betoli's English name he was given?

• Chester

• Gene

• Joseph

• James

What happened when Chester arrived at the Fort Defiance School?

• He had his head shaved and was not allowed to speak in Navajo.

• He was reunited with his family.

• He was forced to work in the kitchens.

How did Chester feel at school?

• Happy to be learning in a place that gave him a new name.

• Loneliness because he couldn't honor his culture.

• Scared he might not be able to return home ever again.

• Happy to make new friends and have new experiences.

What event happened in December 1941?

• A new president was elected.

• The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor

• Chester was released to live at home.

Why were the US Marines interested in the men at the Reservation?

• They needed men who speak English and Navajo to send secret messages.

• They were looking for the person who betrayed the United States to Japan.

• They wanted men to work as doctors for the military.

What was Platoon 382?

• A group of Japanese soldiers.

• A group of Navajos who volunteered for the marines.

• A group of Navajos who were in charge of protecting the president.

What task was Platoon 382 assigned?

• To create an unbreakable code using the Navajo language.

• To create an unbreakable code using the Japanese language.

• To decipher the unbreakable code of the Japanese.

What was the Shackle?

• A handcuff

• A army base

• A code breaking machine

Where was Chester first sent once the code was developed?

• Guadalcanal

• Guatamala

• Pearl Harbor

• America