The Unbreakable Code Test

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18 questions
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The Unbreakable Code comes from your Wonders Textbook pages 430-443. You may use your notes, textbook and workbook.
The Unbreakable Code comes from your Wonders Textbook pages 430-443. You may use your notes, textbook and workbook.
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Why was John hiding in the beginning of the story?

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5

Which quotes support John's point of view that getting a stepfather and moving is a bad thing? Choose 3 statements to support John's point of view.

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Grandfather speaks to John in Navajo because John is __________ about moving. Grandfather knows that the ___________ language puts John at __________
Other Answer Choices:
English
Navajo
ease.
upset
attention.
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What words and phrases show the effect the Navajo language has on John? Choose 4 statements.

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5

What does grandfather do when he is forbidden to speak Navajo at the government boarding school?

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5

Reread the second paragraph on page 434, to what does grandfather compare himself? What does the comparison mean?

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5

What was unusual about the government needing the Navajo for the war?

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5

What is the most likely reason the Navajo language is an "unbreakable code"?

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5

How do you think the government felt about the Navajo language after the battle of Iwo Jima?

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5

Why were the Navajo ready for training?

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5

How does Grandfather's story change the way John feels?

  • how brave his grandfather is
  • go through with the move to a new state
  • he has a brave and proud heritage
  • John is able to see that he is part of something larger than himself. He knows now how important his Navajo heritage is.
  • Grandfather's story shows John
  • John realizes that
  • John is now able to
  • What these changes tell you about John:
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Why was the code talker's mission top secret?

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What words and phrases tell about the secrecy of Grandfather's mission? Choose 4 statements to support the secrecy during World War II. (text evidence)

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What effect did Grandfather's story have on John?

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5

Why does Grandfather give John his old wallet?

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By the end of the story, John has changed in a _____________ way because he understands how important his _____________ is and that he comes from a __________ and __________ people.
Other Answer Choices:
negative
proud
positive
heritage
brave
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Reread the last three paragraphs on page 439. How does the description of the setting set the mood?

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Reread page 441 1st paragraph. According to Grandfather, what kept him alive as he continued to fight in the war?