Code Talker Quiz A 9-11

How does Ned begin to feel about the other Marines at boot camp?

• He feels disconnected and isolated from the other recruits.

• He develops a strong bond with his fellow Marines, despite differences.

• He quickly rises to the top of his class and becomes a leader.

• He feels that the other Marines disrespect him because of his Native American heritage.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the role of the Navajo Code Talkers, as described in Chapter 11?

• They serve as scouts and gather intelligence on enemy movements.

• They create an unbreakable military code based on the Navajo language to secure communications.

• They act as cultural ambassadors between Native American groups and the military.

• They are responsible for training new recruits in the use of military tactics.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What challenge do the Navajo Code Talkers face in their role during the war?

• They are constantly monitored and their every move is restricted.

• They must create a new code that is both unbreakable and easy to learn under pressure.

• They struggle to communicate with the Marines who do not understand their language.

• They are often misunderstood and treated unfairly by non-Navajo soldiers.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the significance of the Navajo Code Talkers’ work in the Pacific theater of World War II?

• They help the U.S. military gain a strategic advantage by preventing Japanese forces from intercepting communications.

• They play a ceremonial role in motivating the troops through traditional songs and dances.

• They gather crucial intelligence on enemy positions and weapons.

• They serve as the first line of defense against Japanese attacks on U.S. ships.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the training and the role of the Code Talkers help Ned mature during the course of these chapters?

• He learns to overcome his fears and take pride in his heritage and his contribution to the war effort.

• He realizes that the military is a place where his heritage will be constantly criticized.

• He feels that he must abandon his Navajo identity to succeed in the military.

• He becomes disillusioned with the war and his role in it.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main reason Ned feels conflicted about joining the Marines?

• He is worried about leaving his family behind.

• He feels that his Native American heritage might conflict with military life.

• He is unsure whether he is physically strong enough for military service.

• He does not want to fight in a war that he does not fully understand.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Ned react when he first learns about the war and the role of the Code Talkers?

• He is excited and eager to serve his country.

• He is confused and struggles to understand the significance of the Code Talkers.

• He is deeply afraid and wants to avoid fighting.

• He is proud to contribute and ready to prove his skills.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Ned initially find difficult during his time in boot camp?

• eating the food

• Being away from home

• The obstacle

• Swimming

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Ned begin to feel about the other Marines at boot camp?

• He feels disconnected and isolated from the other recruits.

• He develops a strong bond with his fellow Marines, despite differences.

• He quickly rises to the top of his class and becomes a leader.

• He feels that the other Marines disrespect him because of his Native American heritage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the role of the Navajo Code Talkers, as described in Chapter 11?

• They serve as scouts and gather intelligence on enemy movements.

• They create an unbreakable military code based on the Navajo language to secure communications.

• They act as cultural ambassadors between Native American groups and the military.

• They are responsible for training new recruits in the use of military tactics.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9