Chapter 12 Learning the Code

Who emphasized the importance of the job to the code talkers on their first day of learning the code?

• Johnny Manuelito

• The Navajo community

Why was it crucial for the code talkers to remember everything in their heads?

• To avoid carrying heavy books

• To keep the code secret and prevent it from being taken outside

What were the code talkers instructed to do if they were caught by the enemy?

• To pretend they didn't know the code

• To never share the code

How did the code talkers feel about the Navajo language being used in the code?

• They felt proud

• They were ashamed

How many code talkers kept the code secret during and after the war?

• 400

• 4,000

What was the Navajo word for the English letter 'A' in the code?

• Animal

• Ant

What was the Navajo word for the English letter 'Z' in the code?

• Zebra

• Zinc

What was the atmosphere like at Camp Elliott according to the text?

• Fun and playful

• Quiet and reflective

Why did the creators of the code add more Navajo words for common letters?

• To make it easier to remember

• To keep the code safe

What was the significance of using the Navajo language in the code?

• It was a method to teach the language

• It was important and could save lives