In the beginning...
Who attacked Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese
His parents give him permission.
What is the protagonists name in English?
Ned Begay
What is sacred to the Navajo People?
Their Land
Their Names
Their Hair
How old do you have to be to become a marine?
17
How old was Ned when he became a Marine?
16 Years Old
Bad spirits from dead bodies.
What is the protagonist's name in Navajo?
Kii Yahzi
What is a Biliganna?
A White Person
Why do Navajo people have trouble understanding each other, even though they are all speaking Navajo?
Because they're from different villages.
They speak different dialects.
How old was Ned when he went to boarding school?
6 Years Old
Why did Marines rename planes, bombs, and grenades and call them by funny names?
To make them less scary.
Ned's nickname is Wolachii. He is nicknamed after an animal/insect. What is it in English?
Ant
What is a Hogan?
A House
What is an identity?
Who you are!
What happened when Ned was caught speaking Navajo?
His mouth was washed out with soap.
Where is the SECOND place Ned has his head shaved
Boot Camp
What is the name of Ned's friend from Boot Camp who doesn't know how to read?
Georgia Boy
What is The Blessingway
A religious ritual to keep Navajo's safe.
What does amphibious mean?
Having to do with land and water
What is Ned's main Identity at the start of the book?
Being Navajo
Where did Ned learn to be a Code Talker?
Training Camp
In chapter 11, Ned learns how to speak the Navajo Code. What is the name of one of his teachers?
Corporal Johnny Manuelito and Corporal John Benally
Navajos are Native Americans. This is an ethnicity. What does ethnicity mean?
A distinct cultural group.
What country does Ned become interested in during High School?
Japan