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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how long was it not unusual for Navajo not to eat, even those who had gone to boarding school?
(a) 3 or 4 days.
(b) 48 hours.
(c) 2-3 days.
(d) 36 hours.

2. What does Mr. Reemer do in Chapter 4 when Ned speaks Navajo?
(a) Whips him.
(b) Ties him to a chair and stuffs a gag in his mouth.
(c) Washes his mouth with soap.
(d) Slaps his mouth.

3. In Chapter 5, what American Indian athlete did Ned and other boys wants to be like?
(a) Billy Mills.
(b) Joe Hipp Blackfeet.
(c) Lewis Tewanima.
(d) Jim Thorpe.

4. Who in Ned's family had been sent off to school after he went?
(a) 2 young brothers and 2 younger sisters.
(b) 3 younger brothers and 2 younger sisters.
(c) 1 younger brother and 3 younger sisters.
(d) 3 younger brothers and younger sister.

5. How tall does Ned get to be?
(a) 6 feet 1 inch.
(b) A few inches above 5 feet.
(c) 5 feet 9 inches.
(d) 5 feet 6 inches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the English name of the singer who was asked to do the Blessingway for Ned before he enlisted in the Marines?

2. During the Blessingway ceremony, how many pinches of pollen was Ned given to eat?

3. in 1940, how many people did the Navajo Tribal Council represent?

4. What image is on the back of Ned's medal?

5. How old was Carl Gorman when he was chosen to be one of the first Navajo Marines?

(see the answer key)

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