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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Average.
(b) Borderline.
(c) Profound.
(d) Mild.

2. In Chapter 3, when Michael called a pediatrician who treated Adam after the Littleton hospital visit and told him about Adam seizing, the pediatrician told Michael to do what?
(a) Come in with Adam as soon as the weather cleared.
(b) Call Adam's regular pediatrician.
(c) Get Adam's fever down.
(d) Bring Adam in immediately.

3. When Michael conveyed to a friend his concerns about Adam's treatment at the Littleton hospital, his friend suggested Michael take Adam where?
(a) Home.
(b) To his friend's medical office.
(c) To a specialist.
(d) To a larger facility.

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

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

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

7. 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) Endicott.
(c) Grindall.
(d) Cook.

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

9. Who conducted the study upon which the program director mentioned in Chapter 5 indicated he had based his decision on to reject Adam's admittance to a program?
(a) Medical staff from local hospital.
(b) Psychology students.
(c) Anthropology students.
(d) Medical interns.

10. 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) Hand and eye coordination.
(d) Speech pattern.

11. How old did the social worker indicate Adam was when Michael was contacted about adopting Adam?
(a) 2 years old.
(b) 4 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 3 1/2 years old.

12. What was recommended to Michael to untangle Adam's hair while on the naming ceremony trip?
(a) Milk.
(b) Soda.
(c) Peanut Butter.
(d) Ice.

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) Partially blind.
(c) Not potty trained.
(d) Mute.

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

15. What did Adam's birth mother die of?
(a) Liver disease.
(b) Alcohol poisoning.
(c) Failed kidneys.
(d) Drug overdose.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the study conducted about excessive drinking among Native Americans, as referred to in Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord"?

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

3. What birthday did Michael mention Adam celebrated in Chapter 2 of the book?

4. What did Michael hire to move Adam from the Littleton hospital?

5. According to details in Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord" where did Adam's birth mother like to hang out?

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