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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which reservation was the naming ceremony held where Michael and Adam participated in the ceremony?
(a) Pine Ridge.
(b) Standing Indian.
(c) Standing Rock.
(d) Big Cypress.

2. Who did Michael have a relationship with as noted in Chapter 3 of the book, but she could not handle life with Adam and Michael?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Nina.
(c) Karen.
(d) Janet.

3. In Chapter 6 when Michael mentioned Adam's birth father, Michael noted that the father was where?
(a) In jail.
(b) In rehab.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) In prison.

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

5. Michael mentioned in Chapter 3 that he was offered a teaching job where?
(a) Tucson, AZ.
(b) Quebec, Canada.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) Enfield, NH.

6. 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) Average.
(c) Borderline.
(d) Mild.

7. What was Louise's occupation when she wrote the Foreword to "The Broken Cord?"
(a) Photographer.
(b) Journalist.
(c) Non-fiction writer.
(d) Fiction writer.

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

9. How long did the social workers insist Michael wait before taking Adam home and agreeing to adopt Adam?
(a) At least a week.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) A month.
(d) A few days.

10. Who traveled with Michael and Adam to the Indian reservation after Michael had experiences discrimination while booking a hotel for him and Adam?
(a) Annie.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Jeaneen.
(d) Karen.

11. 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) Cooked an entire meal.
(b) Invited friends to ease his nervousness.
(c) Lectured Adam about how to behave.
(d) Asked his family for advice.

12. 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 Quebec at Montreal.
(c) The University of Montreal.
(d) Concordia University.

13. What social worker did Michael mention picked him up from the airport when he waited to be taken to pick up Adam for adoption?
(a) Denis.
(b) Clare.
(c) Rita.
(d) Janet.

14. Michale noted in Chapters 4 through 6 of "The Broken Cord" that despite advantages, Adam, like others with FAS still could not make change, consider consequences, nor what?
(a) Sing.
(b) Write.
(c) Read.
(d) Count.

15. 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) Finger.
(c) Foot.
(d) Arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Later when Adam's dad was killed, how much money did Adam inherit?

2. What was the only organization that responded to Michael's initial adoption inquiries for his first child?

3. What did Michael's Indian name mean?

4. What was the name of the dog given to Michael and Adam when welcomed home together for the first time?

5. 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?

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