Vocabulary
This word means a group of soldiers
What is platoon
John's grandfather did this at school even though it meant he would have to chew soap
What is speak Navajo
Which of these is a correct example of an open compound word?
A merry-go-round
B cook food
C upstairs
D high school
living room
The Unbreakable code is...
What is the Navajo language?
Why do you think John’s grandfather had to go to a government boarding school?
It was the law
This word means weak or light
What is faint
This is where the story begins
Which of these is a correct example of a hyphenated compound word?
A to-morrow
B good-looking
C study-ing
D hug-ged
good-looking
The Navajo name for America
What is Our Mother
What was the effect on John after hearing his grandfather’s story?
He was okay with leaving
This word means worn and weathered
What is battered
The Navajo's had to wear one of these so they could practice fixing the radios at night with no light
What is a blindfold
Which part of this sentence is an open compound;
She borrowed a paper clip from the teacher.
paper clip
The name of the mountain where the flag was raised on Iwo Jima
Mount Suribachi
What was the top-secret mission in the selection?
the American government wanted to develop a code using the Navajo. They thought the Japanese could not figure it out, and they were right
New soldiers or sailors are called
What are recruits
John's grandfather left out this part of the story because the memories made him too sad
What is the fighting
Which of these could be used to describe a period of time?
A long-lasting
B on-site
C made-up
D self-rule
A long-lasting
Where the Navajo reservation is located between
What is the four sacred mountains
Why is John hiding?
His mother got married, and they are going to move to Minnesota. He does not want to move.
What word means wrinkled or folded
What is creased
The Navajo language was unique because it had never been what
What is written down
All of these words have something to do with brightness. Which word best describes the least bright?
A dazzle
B sparkle
C glow
D shine
glow
John's grandfather gave this as a parting gift
What is his wallet
Why was grandfather's platoon the toughest one?
They had done so much at boarding school (marching, fetching water, not eating, working in the heat) that the military was easy for them.