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What is Clyde McBride's most notable characteristic as described in the text?
His persistence
What was Clyde McBride's dream for the Navajo reservation students?
To create a veterinary program
How did superintendent Harry Martin initially feel about McBride's idea?
He thought it was a waste of money and time
What made McBride successful in convincing the superintendent to support his idea?
His persistence in following up regularly
What did Harry Martin, an old English teacher, eventually think of Clyde McBride's agricultural-sciences building?
It should focus on basic skills drilling
What is the outcome of McBride's persistence according to the text?
The best program at the school
According to the passage, what was the primary reason Clyde McBride was able to convince the superintendent to support his idea for the agricultural-sciences building?
McBride's passionate and persistent lobbying of the superintendent
Based on the passage, what was the superintendent's initial reaction to Clyde McBride's proposal for the agricultural-sciences building?
The superintendent thought the idea was a waste of money and time.
What was the primary purpose of the agricultural-sciences building, according to the passage?
To provide state-of-the-art facilities for Navajo students interested in veterinary medicine.
What was the superintendent's background and initial perspective on vocational education, as described in the passage?
The superintendent was an old English teacher who was skeptical about the value of vocational education.
How did the superintendent's opinion of the agricultural-sciences building change over time, according to the passage?
The superintendent was convinced by McBride's persistence and came to see the program as the best the school had to offer.
What was the total cost of the agricultural-sciences building, as mentioned in the passage?
$2.4 million
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