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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Michael described in Chapter 2 of "The Broken Cord" how he was awakened after getting Adam moved from Littleton and told what about Adam?
(a) Adam needed blood.
(b) Adam was awake.
(c) Adam was comatose.
(d) Adam had gotten worse.

3. When Adam and a girlfriend drank heavily, according to Michael's recounting in Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord," when did they realize she had a broken bone?
(a) That night.
(b) The next day.
(c) After she went home in pain.
(d) When she got to a doctor.

4. In Michael's dream before the naming ceremony, up against what did the animals hit?
(a) The hotel door.
(b) His windshield.
(c) His chest.
(d) The hotel window.

5. What Indian name was Adam given during the naming ceremony?
(a) Can Ra.
(b) Chaske.
(c) Chetan.
(d) Wamkbli.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Foreword how long did Louise note that Michael worked on the book "The Broken Cord?"

2. In what month did Louise and Michael marry?

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

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

5. How old was Adam's birth mother when she died?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord" what happened with Michael and a girlfriend that drank heavily one night?

2. What did Michael learn about Adam's birth parents and siblings?

3. How did the program director and Adam's daycare respond to Michael's objections about the report completed by Dartmouth psychology students?

4. How old was Michael and where was he living when he decided he wanted to have a child of his own?

5. Why did Michael become concerned about Adam's treatment at the Littleton hospital after speaking with Adam's doctor?

6. What happened with Adam's hair on the trip for the naming ceremony?

7. What advice did a nurse at the hospital in Littleton give when she found out Michael was in the process of adopting Adam?

8. How did Adam end up at the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and why?

9. By adopting Adam, what did Michael believe about Adam's quality of life compared to not adopting him, as noted in details provided in Chapter 4 through 6 of the book?

10. In the Foreword, what did Louise describe as the most "damaging aspect" of fetal alcohol syndrome and why?

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