Chapter 4-5 Quiz

“How do Ned and other students react to the school officials’ actions?”

Answer explanation

• Ned still loves to learn and does very well in his classes. His teachers notice him.

• Some kids really got into sports. Ned was a fan but was too small to play.

• Ned doesn’t like to speak up in class because he doesn’t want to call attention to himself or embarrass students who don’t know as much.

“How does Ned’s experience of high school compare with that of boarding school?”

Answer explanation

• Ned thinks the education is better at the high school.

• He thinks the teachers treat him better than they did at boarding school.

• It still seems as if they treat him badly and talk down to him.

Even though the teachers give Ned a compliment, what message are they actually sending? How can you tell?”

“What is the difference between Ned’s view of speaking up in class and his teachers’ view of him speaking up?”

Answer explanation

• Ned does not want to call attention to himself or make other students feel bad for not knowing as much.

• His teachers just think he is shy and want him to speak up to show off what he knows. They do not realize what his reasons are for not speaking more.

What lesson did the sign "TRADITION IS THE ENEMY OF PROGRESS" teach the Navajo students?

• • A. Their traditions were important to follow.

• • B. They should focus on learning about their Navajo culture.

• • C. Anything related to Navajo ways was considered bad.

• • D. They were encouraged to speak both English and Navajo.

Which statement best describes how Ned felt about his education at the mission school?

• • A. He didn't care much about learning and only wanted to play sports.

• • B. He worked hard and became one of the best students in subjects like history and geography.

• • C. He felt that learning was boring and a waste of time.

• • D. He wished he never had to go to school again.