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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When was the study conducted about excessive drinking among Native Americans, as referred to in Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord"?
(a) 1980s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1990s.
(d) 1960s.

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

5. Who initially called Michael with the option to adopt Adam, and was more surprised than Michael that a single man had been approved?
(a) Denis.
(b) Rita.
(c) Clare.
(d) Janet.

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

7. How did Michael get to Montreal?
(a) He flew.
(b) He took boat.
(c) He rode a train.
(d) He drove.

8. According to details in Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord" where did Adam's birth mother like to hang out?
(a) Street corners.
(b) Drug houses.
(c) Bars.
(d) Clubs.

9. As mentioned in Chapter 2 when did Michael interview for a job in Montreal?
(a) August.
(b) October.
(c) January.
(d) May.

10. After Adam's initial health problems, who suggested Michael stop the adoption process if Adam's health problems turned out to be serious?
(a) The hospital pediatrician.
(b) The doctor in Littleton.
(c) The nurse in Littleton.
(d) Adam's pediatrician.

11. To what U.S. state did Michael move, in order to become a faculty member at a small university as detailed in Chapter 1 of "The Broken Cord?"
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) South Dakota.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Minnesota.

12. 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) 3 weeks.
(b) A week.
(c) 2 months.
(d) A few days.

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

14. Who invited Michael and Adam to a naming ceremony?
(a) Annie.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Louise.

15. How old was Michael when he began the process to have his own child as a single parent?
(a) 24.
(b) 28.
(c) 26.
(d) 32.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Michael was contacted about adopting Adam, besides being in poor health and small for his age, Adam was also reported to be what?

2. On which reservation was the naming ceremony held where Michael and Adam participated in the ceremony?

3. 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?

4. As mentioned by Michael in Chapter 4 of "The Broken Cord," what was the name of the day care founder with whom he became friends?

5. What was Michael given during the naming ceremony?

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