Codetalker

Which words help the reader understand the meaning of the word BOGUS in paragraph 2 of "Code Talkers" ?

• understand, advantage

• scramble, choice

• pretended, trick

• educated, spoke

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In "Code Talkers", which sentence from the newspaper article supports the idea that the U.S. military was concerned about he code falling into enemy hands?

• As a further safeguard, nothing could ever be kept in written form.

• The Japanese seemed to know in advance every move the United States made.

• Unfortunately radio signals were not secure.

• Scientists had not yet learned how to scramble voice messages.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

In "Code Talkers", the author’s word choice in this newspaper article conveys a tone that is

• critical

• respectful

• mysterious

• peaceful

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In the context of 'Code Talkers', what does the term 'codetalker' refer to?

• A) A person who creates secret codes

• B) A person who uses a code to communicate

• C) A person who deciphers enemy codes

• D) A person who writes code for computers

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following best describes the primary role of a codetalker during wartime?

• A) To develop new languages

• B) To translate messages into a secure code

• C) To intercept enemy communications

• D) To train soldiers in code usage

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In 'Code Talkers', why was the Navajo language chosen for code talking?

• A) It was easy to learn

• B) It was an unwritten language

• C) It was similar to Japanese

• D) It was a common language

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main advantage of using codetalkers in military communication?

• A) Speed of message delivery

• B) Complexity of the code

• C) Security of the communication

• D) Cost-effectiveness

Which literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'silent warriors' when referring to codetalkers?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In 'Code Talkers', which quality was most important for a successful codetalker?

• A) Physical strength

• B) Linguistic skill

• C) Technical knowledge

• D) Leadership ability

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What challenge did codetalkers face when communicating in their native language?

• A) Lack of vocabulary for military terms

• B) Difficulty in pronunciation

• C) Limited number of speakers

• D) Complexity of grammar

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4