Neri's office
What is Ned Begay's Navajo name?
Kii Yazhi
Why did Ned Begay wanna join the war?
Because he was allowed to speak Navajo and English fluently
Is Neri nice?
sometimes
How many days are in the year?
365
how old is Ms.James?
572
Who is the author of Code Talker?
Joseph Bruchac
Did Ned Begay lie about his age?
yes
Did others lie about their age to get into the Marines?
yes
What year is it in the book right now?
1943
Is Ms.James the best?
yes
How many of the 29 men came home?
1
Did Ned Begay's parents let him join the merien?
yes
How many Navajo men were picked to join the marine?
29
Who is Johnny Manuelito?
Someone who Ned knew who graduated several years before Ned
When did the COVID-19 lock down start?
March 13th, 2020
When was Pearl Harbor?
December 7th, 1941
What does Aps mean?
Albuquerque Public Schools
Why couldn't Ned Begay join the war?
Because of the age limits
What were the age limits for joining the marines?
17 to 32
How did Ned Begay find out about Pearl Harbor?
Through a radio in school
Why did the people from the camp tell the recruits families that their kids are okay?
So the families woundn't want them to come back
Why was is so easy for Navajo's to lie about their age in the 1940's-80's?
Because a lot of the babies weren't born in hospitals and only like 1-2 people were present at their births.
What was the "special duty"?
To fight in the war
Who is Ned Begay telling the story to?
His grandchildren
whats Ms.James's favorite color?
purple