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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-Author's Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far is the boarding school from Ned's home?
(a) 200 miles.
(b) About 50 miles.
(c) 180 miles.
(d) More than 100 miles.

2. When was Ned and the Marine Corps birthday?
(a) November 10.
(b) November 5.
(c) November 17.
(d) November 2.

3. In Chapter 12, who translated the Marine Corps Hymn into Navajo?
(a) John Smith.
(b) Ned.
(c) Jimmy King.
(d) John Benally.

4. What was the name of Ned's sixth grade teacher who said he would never go anywhere and would only ever herd sheep?
(a) Mr. Lawson.
(b) Mr. Davis.
(c) Mr. Alexander.
(d) Mr. Edwards.

5. In Chapter 6, when did the Navjo Tribal Council pass a special resolution?
(a) June 1940.
(b) May 1940.
(c) August 1940.
(d) July 1940

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade was Ned's sister in who wrote a letter their parents dictated that Ned received in Chapter 18?

2. What was Johnny Manuelito's rank when he was sent to recruit more Navajos for the Marines?

3. When Ned joined the Marines, how many other Navajo Indians took the bus from Fort Defiance to Fort Wingate to be sworn in?

4. What word was assigned to the letter Z in Chapter 12?

5. What name does Mr. Reemer give many of the boys?

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