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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the only organization that responded to Michael's initial adoption inquiries for his first child?
2. What did Michael's Indian name mean?
3. What was the name of the social worker that contacted Michael that Adam was available for adoption?
4. Where did Michael stay when he waited to hear Adam's condition once Adam was moved from the Littleton hospital?
5. To what U.S. state did Michael move, in order to become a faculty member at a small university as detailed in Chapter 1 of "The Broken Cord?"
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the program director and Adam's daycare respond to Michael's objections about the report completed by Dartmouth psychology students?
2. Why was Adam's application rejected for the program in Norwich, VA?
3. What happened when Michael contacted the doctors from the two hospitals for help with Adam when he seized after a snow day, as detailed in Chapter 3 of the book?
4. What did Michael learn about Adam's birth parents and siblings?
5. 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?
6. What was Louise's position on alcohol rehabilitation programs?
7. 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?
8. In Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord" what happened with Michael and a girlfriend that drank heavily one night?
9. How did Michael feel about a home visit and what did he do in preparation, according to details in Chapter 2 of the book?
10. How did Michael respond to complaints on the Indian reservation about government cuts and their community?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Michael and Adam participated in a naming ceremony at Standing Rock Indian reservation. Discuss the significance of this ceremony in connection with the people, Michael and Adam; as well as any symbolism represented therein.
Essay Topic 2
At one point Michael realized Adam would be better served with two parents. At another point Michael took a job in another country because its policies supported special education. Michael consistently went out of his way and took the extra lengths to ensure the best for each of his adopted kids. Discuss this behavior, its implications, and specific instances of such and the surrounding circumstances.
Essay Topic 3
What key points did Charlotte Braveheart and Brenda, the Lakota in South Dakota, make about FAS that hit home with Michael in regards to Adam's challenges and potential? How did these insights affect Michael?
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