Boarding School
Did he care about being a good student?
Yes he cared very much.
How old was he when he officially joined the marines?
He was 16 years old.
The Japanese.
What language does he speak?
his language is Navajo.
Ned Begay was NEVER a code talker. True or False
False, he was a code talker.
At boarding school where did they here that the Japanese attacked first?
The place was Pearl Harbor.
Which war were they fighting in?
World War Two.
Where was he shot?
The shoulder.
His Parents let him in the Marines right when he asked True OR False
False, he had to wait a year.
What language to they speak as code talkers?
The Navajo language.
How old was Ned Begay when he was sent to boarding school?
Only six years old.
What was the only thing in boot camp that Ned Begay couldn't do.
He couldn't swim, he could do everything else but swimming.
What do the marines use for spiritual protection?
A pouch of corn pollen.
What did his dad used to say, that he made his cradle board out of when he was born.
a wooden spoon handle.
Were the Japanese ever able to crack the Navajo code?
No, they were never able to distinguish the code.
Who took him to boarding school?
His uncle.
In boot camp what are 3 things he had to do?
Dodge Bullets
Carry heavy things for long distances
Swim
Running
Climbing
What type of pit did Ned and other marines dig, and go into for safety?
The type of pit is called a foxhole.
What is his actual name before the boarding school changed it to Ned Begay?
It is ok if you can't spell it or fully pronounce it just as close as possible.
His name was Kii Yazhi
Why did they choose the Navajo language for the code?
They chose it because no one other than the Navajos could completely speak the language.
What was the punishment for speaking Navajo at the boarding school?
You would get your mouth washed out with soap.
How old did you have to be to get in?
17 years old.
What was the time period of the war?
1942-1945
What does the name Kii Yazhi' mean?
Little boy.
Who are two of his code talker friends
Charlie
Sam