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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, where did the Navajo tribal council meet and declare war on Germany, Japan, and Italy?
(a) Window Rock.
(b) Cameron.
(c) Chinle.
(d) Kayenta.

2. In Chapter 7, what time does First Sergeant Frank Shinn give a talk?
(a) 11 a.m.
(b) 1:30 p.m.
(c) 1 p.m.
(d) 11:30 a.m.

3. How many canteens of water did the men get when they had to cross a desert area in Chapter 15?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

4. How long after the original Navajo men were enlisted in the Marines did two Navajo men come as instructors for the next group of Navajo recruits?
(a) 5 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 4 months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During World War I, what Indian languages were used to send messages to confuse the enemy?

2. When did the Navajo Indian stand ready to aid and defend the U.S. government and its institutions against all subversion and armed conflict?

3. How many inches long were the bayonets the rifles Ned and other carried in Chapter 12?

4. In Chapter 3, where did Ned and the other children have their hair cut?

5. When in Chapter 7, was a message sent that the Marines were looking for Navajos who spoke English and Navajo?

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