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In "Racing the Storm,” the author creates suspense through pacing, which is the

A
struggle between opposing characters.
B
thing that characters think but don’t say.
C
atmosphere that the story creates.
D
speed at which the plot develops.
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Which questions would improve the reader’s ability to understand the military leaders’ fear that the code would no longer be effective? Select 2 options.

A
How many people spoke Navajo before World War I?
B
Was the US government able to figure out other countries’ codes?
C
Why did the Navajos try to prevent outsiders from learning their language?
D
Did any of the Japanese or German students learn to speak Navajo?
E
What kind of code did the American Indians use during World War I?
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Which words and phrases from this excerpt help create a tone of admiration? Select 3 options.

A
highly valuable
B
developed
C
native languages
D
courageous
E
critical role
F
military code
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The author of "Code Talkers” supports the idea that the code talkers were essential to America’s war effort by

A
illustrating why the code talkers chose to help the US by creating a code.
B
highlighting the complexity of the Navajo language the code talkers used.
C
highlighting the bravery of the soldiers the code talkers worked with.
D
illustrating how the code talkers provided a specific service in a major battle.
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Which excerpt from "Code Talkers” best illustrates that the Navajo code talkers were quick-thinking and precise?

A
The code was comprised of two components. First, Navajo words were chosen to represent specific, frequently used military terms for which there was no direct equivalent in the Navajo language.
B
During the famous battle of Iwo Jima, six Navajo code talkers operated continuously, transmitting each message without a single mistake.
C
The code talkers’ work has also been recognized in popular culture. The movie Windtalkers and the novel Code Talker both offer fictional accounts of the code talkers’ experiences.
D
Although American Indian soldiers had effectively used their languages to create and transmit secret messages during World War I, military leaders were reluctant to use the code a second time, fearing that it would no longer be effective.

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