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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twelve, The Spirit Horse's Bridle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most people on the reservation spoke __________ as their first language, according to Alvord.
(a) Spanish.
(b) Navajo.
(c) Lakota.
(d) English.

2. What is the cultural background of Alvord's mother, according to this section?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Mix of Navajo and white.
(c) White.
(d) Navajo.

3. What is the job that Alvord gets when she is in high school and is interested in medicine?
(a) Medicine apprentice.
(b) She doesn't have a job.
(c) Reservation pharmacy.
(d) Veterinarian assistant.

4. Robert Cupp is Alvord's father, and knew everyone, every animal, and every _____________ in the area.
(a) Book.
(b) Geographical location.
(c) Shadow.
(d) Car.

5. What is the type of bark that can be used to treat scurvy?
(a) Birch.
(b) Evergreen tree.
(c) Orange tree.
(d) Maple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the medical symptom Alvord begins to have during this portion of her pregnancy?

2. Alvord knows that Carolyn's life lacks _________, which might have helped cause her cancer, but she keeps this knowledge to herself.

3. Where does Dr. Alvord find Carloyn later on, though she knew that she would be seeking additional healing?

4. What is the full name of the IHS, as described in this book as having conducted alleged atrocities?

5. What is NOT one of the components of a normal Navajo diet?

(see the answer key)

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