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

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

3. How did Michael get to Montreal?
(a) He drove.
(b) He rode a train.
(c) He took boat.
(d) He flew.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. As mentioned by Michael in Chapter 4 of "The Broken Cord," what was the name of the day care founder with whom he became friends?

4. In Chapters 4 through 6 Michael mentioned that he learned that children diagnosed with FAS had a certain recognizable what?

5. After Adam's initial health problems, who suggested Michael stop the adoption process if Adam's health problems turned out to be serious?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. How did Michael feel about a home visit and what did he do in preparation, according to details in Chapter 2 of the book?

5. What happened when Michael took Adam for testing by a professional psychologist in Chapter 5 of "The Broken Cord?"

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

7. Why was Adam's application rejected for the program in Norwich, VA?

8. How did Michael's dream the night before the naming ceremony end up being connected with the ceremony?

9. How did Michael describe his anticipation and first meeting with Adam?

10. After Adam's initial health issues, what did Michael note in Chapter 3 of "The Broken Cord" about Adam's recovery over a period of time?

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