Code Talker Chapters 1-9 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Why did Ned's parents insist on the Blessingway before he could join the marines?

They wanted him to be kept safe.

Why did Mr. Mitchell believe that Jesus was a Navajo?

The Golden Rule, Bible

Why did Ned think being called an ant was a compliment?

Because an ant is small, but is very strong

Why were the Navajo more prepared for military life than many of the recruits?

Hardship, hard work, guns, long walks

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.

What plan did Ned come up with to join the military?

Lie about his age

Why were most of the Navajo men turned away when they wanted to join the military?

They could not speak English

In June of 1940, the Navajo Tribal Council passed a resolution. What did it say?

The Navajo would aid and defend the US against all enemies.

Who did Japan form an alliance with?

Germany and Italy

What happened on December 7, 1941?

Attack on Pearl Harbor

What happened on December 5,1941?

Ned had to wear the dunce cap for speaking Navajo.

How did the Navajo respond to the earthquake in Japan?

Food drive

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.

What is Ned's goal in elementary school?

He wants to be a teacher, so that he can teach children to respect their culture and have high expectations for all his students.

What happened to some children after being punished for speaking Navajo?

They struggled to speak Navajo after being punished.

How was Ned comforted after being punished for speaking Navajo?

His friend whispered to him in Navajo

Why do the school staff see the Navajo language as an enemy of progress?

Answers may vary

Why did so many children end up with the last name Begay?

The staff thought they knew Navajo, but misunderstood and did not realize that Begay meant son of.

What does Begay mean in Navajo?

Son of

How did the Navajo feel about their hair?

Hair was sacred and cutting it would bring misfortune.

Why didn't the children look at the principal when he was talking to them?

Navajo children are taught to look down to show respect. Looking someone in the eyes is an indication that they are an enemy and you are going to attack them.

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

What was the children's first impression of the principal?

They thought he was like a barking dog

What was the children's first impression of Jacob Bennally?

They thought he was white because they had never seen a Navajo man with short hair and wearing white clothes.

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.

Why did Kii Yázhí let his blood drip on the ground?

To leave a piece of himself behind

What was Kii Yázhí’s purpose for going to school?

Kii Yázhí went to school to learn English and the white culture, so that he could help his people and prevent a misunderstanding like the Long Walk.

How does Kii Yázhí’s name provide a description of him?

It means little boy and he is small for his age.

What is a hogan?

A Navajo house constructed of earth and branches and covered with mud or sod

What does self-assurance mean?

self-confidence

What does reverberated mean in the following: "...his words reverberated in my mind like drumbeats..."??

Echoed or resounded

What does the term impressive mean?

Admirable

What does the term fluently mean in terms of language?

Able to speak the language smoothly, rapidly, and easily, with few or no errors.

What does the term Banzai refer to?

Human wave attack and swarming by infantry units

What does the word reduction mean?

cutback, cut, downgrade, reduce the amount of

What does it mean to contradict someone?

To speak the opposite or deny their statement

In the novel, what is a reservation?

A tract of public land set apart for a special purpose, as for the use of an Indian tribe.

What does the word subversion mean in the following: " ...we resolve that the Navajo Indians stand ready as they did in 1918, to aid and defend our government, and its institutions against all subversion and armed conflict..."

Sabotage, undermining, overthrowing, destruction, revolution

What does the word minority 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..."

A racial, ethnic, religious, or social subdivision of a society that is subordinated in political, financial, or social power by the dominant group,

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

What is a resolution?

A formal expression of opinion or intention made

What does the word divine mean in this context: "They (Japanese) said it was their divine destiny."

Divine means of, from, or like God or a god

What does ashamed mean?

Ashamed means feeling embarrassed or guilty because of your actions or characteristics.

What does it mean to be educable?

Educable means able to learn.

What does tradition mean?

Customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation.

What is a dormitory?

A large room with numerous beds

What is progress?

Moving forward

What does the word defiant mean?

Refusing to obey

What does the word drab mean in the following sentence: "In our drab uniforms, the only difference between us boys was our size."?

lacking brightness or interest; dull

What does fiery mean in the following sentence: "His hair was also that same fiery color."?

bright color of fire

What is agate?

gemstone with bands or stripes

What is mutton?

sheep meat

What does craggy mean?

rough and uneven

What does calloused mean?

hardened skin

What is a mesa?

flat-topped hill with steep sides