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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Traditionally, the Navajos are supposed to be in deference to __________, but Alvord make sure this didn't happen.
(a) Fathers.
(b) Mother in laws.
(c) Mothers.
(d) Father in laws.

2. What is in a larger supply since the nut harvest is much larger and needs to be stored away?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Wet spots.
(c) Mold spores.
(d) Rat droppings.

3. Alvord says her pregnancy allows her to become closer to all of the ___________ around her.
(a) Evil.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Injustices.
(d) Errors.

4. What is the ceremony that Thomas has performed in the past, even though he is one of the youngest medicine men?
(a) Beauty Way.
(b) Chant Way.
(c) Honor Way.
(d) Baby Way.

5. __________ have tried to eradicate the culture and the language of the Native Americans.
(a) Other tribes.
(b) Americans.
(c) Governments in New Mexico.
(d) Warring tribes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What military branch does Jon join after he and Lori have been married?

3. In the ________, there are accusations against the IHS that Native American women were sterilized.

4. What is the name of Alvord's dog, the one who gets hurt by the car accident and nearly dies?

5. The medicine men point out to the doctors that there is a large supply of __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alvord do in order to support her child's harmony and health during her pregnancy?

2. What is special about Thomas' position as a medicine man in 1955?

3. What does Alvord's pregnancy cause her to become reacquainted with, according to the book?

4. Why is Alvord hesitant to become involved with a white man, according to her writing?

5. What does Alvord believe happened during Florena's surgery, which may have led to her death?

6. What is the experience of Bernice that causes her to be afraid of doctors and of surgeries?

7. What happens behind Bernice's back as the hospital staff attempts to get Melanie the surgery she needs?

8. What do the medicine men point out to Alvord and others when the deaths begin to occur in the reservation?

9. What is the problem with Melanie Begay's appendix surgery?

10. What is the added problem that comes along with the larger than normal harvest on the reservation?

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