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Question 24 • 2025 Summer MA-English Language Arts 9 B (Full w/pretest)

Which excerpt from "Code Talkers” best illustrates that the Navajo code talkers were quick-thinking and precise?

Answer

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.

During the famous battle of Iwo Jima, six Navajo code talkers operated continuously, transmitting each message without a single mistake.

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.

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.

Explanation

The excerpt about Iwo Jima says that six Navajo code talkers transmitted messages continuously without a single mistake. Their accuracy under pressure shows both precision and quick thinking. The other excerpts describe how the code was created, its portrayal in popular culture, or military leaders’ concerns.

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