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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 head nurse.
(b) The other pyschologist.
(c) The receptionist.
(d) The medical assistant.

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

5. 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) Write.
(b) Count.
(c) Sing.
(d) Read.

6. In Chapter 1, where was the airport located in which Michael waited for a social worker to take him to his adopted child?
(a) Tyonek.
(b) Pierre.
(c) Anchorage.
(d) New Zealand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. In Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord" who did Michael overhear talking about Adam's birth parents?
(a) Nurses.
(b) Social workers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Adam.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Michael get to Montreal?

2. What did Adam's birth mother die of?

3. What was Michael given during the naming ceremony?

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

5. In Michael's dream before the naming ceremony, up against what did the animals hit?

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