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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapters 4 through 6 Michael mentioned that he learned that children diagnosed with FAS had a certain recognizable what?
(a) Speech pattern.
(b) Hand and eye coordination.
(c) Skin tone.
(d) Appearance.

2. Michael described in Chapter 2 of "The Broken Cord" how he was awakened after getting Adam moved from Littleton and told what about Adam?
(a) Adam was comatose.
(b) Adam needed blood.
(c) Adam had gotten worse.
(d) Adam was awake.

3. Michael responded to people complaining about poverty in their community, by telling them to take responsibility for their lives and their what?
(a) Homes.
(b) Others.
(c) Selves.
(d) Children.

4. Where was the program located that Michael applied to for Adam in Chapter 5 of "The Broken Cord," but the application was rejected?
(a) Norwich, VA.
(b) Enfield, NH.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) Tucson, AZ.

5. In the Foreword how long did Louise note that Michael worked on the book "The Broken Cord?"
(a) Five years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Two years.

6. Once back home from Adam's time in the hospital in Littleton, how much time went by before Michael had to contact the doctor about Adam's health?
(a) A week.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) A few days.

7. What birthday did Michael mention Adam celebrated in Chapter 2 of the book?
(a) 3rd.
(b) 5th.
(c) 4th.
(d) 6th.

8. Where did Michael interview for a job in Montreal as noted in Chapter 2 of "The Broken Cord?"
(a) McGill University.
(b) The University of Montreal.
(c) The University of Quebec at Montreal.
(d) Concordia University.

9. In Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord" Michael recounted a story about drinking heavily with a girlfriend and neither of them realizing she had broken a bone in what part of her body?
(a) Leg.
(b) Arm.
(c) Finger.
(d) Foot.

10. What Indian name was Michael given during the naming ceremony?
(a) Nizhoni.
(b) Wamkbli.
(c) Can Ra.
(d) Chetan.

11. What did Michael hire to move Adam from the Littleton hospital?
(a) A private car.
(b) A small plane.
(c) A medical helicopter.
(d) An ambulance.

12. What did Adam's Indian name mean?
(a) First son.
(b) Eagle that flies.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Wood Mountain.

13. When Michael was contacted about adopting Adam, besides being in poor health and small for his age, Adam was also reported to be what?
(a) Partially deaf.
(b) Mute.
(c) Partially blind.
(d) Not potty trained.

14. As described in Chapter 1, Michael was doing field work in what Indian community in Alaska when he decided he wanted to adopt a child?
(a) Anchorage.
(b) Tyonek.
(c) Pierre.
(d) Tanana.

15. What was the only organization that responded to Michael's initial adoption inquiries for his first child?
(a) Children and Family Services of Alaska.
(b) Catholic Community Services of Alaska.
(c) Feeding and Helping Children, USA.
(d) Catholic Social Services of Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapters 4 through 6 who saw Adam's picture and told Michael that Adam reminded them of someone back home?

2. Who initially called Michael with the option to adopt Adam, and was more surprised than Michael that a single man had been approved?

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

4. What was Louise's occupation when she wrote the Foreword to "The Broken Cord?"

5. Based on details in Chapter 5 of the book, when Michael questioned the program director about why Adam's application was rejected, the director told Michael that Adam was what?

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