Why did Kii Yázhí let his blood drip on the ground?
To leave a piece of himself behind
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What joke did the Navajo come up with after not hearing from the 29 Navajo marines? How did Ned respond?
The white men ate them. Ned says he always wanted to see what a white kitchen looked like.
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What happened on December 5,1941?
Ned had to wear the dunce cap for speaking Navajo.
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What happened to the children if they spoke Navajo at the elementary school?
Mouth washed out with soap; beaten with a cane; locked in the cellar for a week
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What does it mean to contradict someone?
To speak the opposite or deny their statement
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What does the word treachery mean in the following: "Whereas it has become common practice to attempt national destruction through sowing the seeds of treachery among minority groups such as ours..."
Violation of faith; treason
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Why do you think the Navajo parents sent their children to school in all of their best clothing?
To show the staff that the children were loved and precious to their families.
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How was Ned comforted after being punished for speaking Navajo?
His friend whispered to him in Navajo
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What was the children's first impression of the principal?
They thought he was like a barking dog
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What is a hogan?
A Navajo house constructed of earth and branches and covered with mud or sod
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How is high school different from elementary school?
High school is closer to his home, so he can see his family more often. The teachers are better.
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Why did Ned's parents insist on the Blessingway before he could join the marines?
