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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 6 details an article indicated that men of what tribe suffered few repercussions for excessive drinking while all the women were ostracized?

2. When Adam and a girlfriend drank heavily, according to Michael's recounting in Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord," when did they realize she had a broken bone?

3. After Adam was rejected admittance to a program, what was Adam's test score when Michael, as detailed in Chapter 5, later had him tested by a professional psychologist ?

4. When Michael conveyed to a friend his concerns about Adam's treatment at the Littleton hospital, his friend suggested Michael take Adam where?

5. In Chapter 1, where was the airport located in which Michael waited for a social worker to take him to his adopted child?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Michael become concerned about Adam's treatment at the Littleton hospital after speaking with Adam's doctor?

2. What was Louise's position on alcohol rehabilitation programs?

3. In Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord" what happened with Michael and a girlfriend that drank heavily one night?

4. After Adam's initial health issues, what did Michael note in Chapter 3 of "The Broken Cord" about Adam's recovery over a period of time?

5. How did Michael describe his anticipation and first meeting with Adam?

6. By adopting Adam, what did Michael believe about Adam's quality of life compared to not adopting him, as noted in details provided in Chapter 4 through 6 of the book?

7. What advice did a nurse at the hospital in Littleton give when she found out Michael was in the process of adopting Adam?

8. How old was Michael and where was he living when he decided he wanted to have a child of his own?

9. Why was Adam's application rejected for the program in Norwich, VA?

10. What happened when Michael took Adam for testing by a professional psychologist in Chapter 5 of "The Broken Cord?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Michael adopted Sava at the age of two, Michael had something to compare Adam's early years to. How did having Sava at an early age enlighten Michael to the many areas in which Adam lagged, and what were the things that Sava accomplished at these early stages that Michael now realized Adam never did?

Essay Topic 2

Michael noted that Adam was good-natured, loving and open to people most of the time. How did these traits help/hinder Adam's development -- emotionally, physically, socially, academically, etc.?

Essay Topic 3

Adam wrote the last chapter in the book. Examine what insights are gained about Adam from this chapter; as well as what insights are gained about Adam's perceptions of Michael, his many caregivers, and his family life with Louise and his siblings?

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