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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4 of "The Broken Cord," Michael noted that what woman was an anthropologist?
(a) Karen.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Janet.
(d) Clare.

2. In Chapter 2 of "The Broken Cord" Michael described how he took Adam to the hospital in Littleton because of what?
(a) Seizures.
(b) Not eating.
(c) Chills and vomiting.
(d) Trouble breathing.

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?
(a) Finger.
(b) Leg.
(c) Foot.
(d) Arm.

4. How many blood siblings did Michael mention that Adam had?
(a) None.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

5. After Michael had Adam tested by a professional psychologist he later doubted her diagnosis when she commented on Adam's behavior regarding which staff person?
(a) The medical assistant.
(b) The head nurse.
(c) The other pyschologist.
(d) The receptionist.

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

7. 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) Tyonek.
(b) Anchorage.
(c) Tanana.
(d) Pierre.

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

9. In what month did Louise and Michael marry?
(a) October.
(b) January.
(c) June.
(d) August.

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

11. What was the name of the woman in charge of the naming ceremony in which Michael and Adam participated?
(a) Annie.
(b) Nina.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Olivia.

12. After Adam was rejected admittance to a program, what was Adam's test score when Michael, as detailed in Chapter 5, later had him tested by a professional psychologist ?
(a) Profound.
(b) Borderline.
(c) Mild.
(d) Average.

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

14. What did Michael's Indian name mean?
(a) Fly with the Eagle.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Black Bear.
(d) Eagle Wing.

15. When Michael did field work in Alaska, as mentioned in Chapter 1, he was near a community off the coast of what Island?
(a) Nuka.
(b) Cook.
(c) Endicott.
(d) Grindall.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What Indian name was Michael given during the naming ceremony?

3. What Indian name was Adam given during the naming ceremony?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter 1, where was the airport located in which Michael waited for a social worker to take him to his adopted child?

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