1. While on the trip for the naming ceremony, Michael described what he saw as signs of poverty where?
(a) On the way into town.
(b) In the small town where they got a hotel.
(c) On the Indian reservation.
(d) Everywhere.

2. In Chapters 4 through 6 who saw Adam's picture and told Michael that Adam reminded them of someone back home?
(a) Some of his family.
(b) His colleagues.
(c) His students.
(d) His friends.

3. 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?
(a) Sioux.
(b) Lakota.
(c) Cree.
(d) Navajo.

4. What did Michael do according to Chapter 2 details, once he knew a social worker was coming for a home visit just before the holidays?
(a) Lectured Adam about how to behave.
(b) Cooked an entire meal.
(c) Asked his family for advice.
(d) Invited friends to ease his nervousness.

5. On the way to the naming ceremony, what did Adam get tangled in his hair?
(a) Candy.
(b) A comb.
(c) Gum.
(d) Stickers.

Short Answer Questions

1. As mentioned by Michael in Chapter 3 of "The Broken Cord," who told Michael he and his staff were doing all they could to figure out why Adam was seizing, after Adam's time in the hospital in Littleton?

2. After Adam's initial health problems, who suggested Michael stop the adoption process if Adam's health problems turned out to be serious?

3. Michael described in Chapter 2 of "The Broken Cord" how he was awakened after getting Adam moved from Littleton and told what about Adam?

4. What did Michael's Indian name mean?

5. In what month did Louise and Michael marry?

(see the answer key)

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