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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. 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?

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

3. What did Adam say when he first greeted Michael as his new parent?

4. The night before the naming ceremony Michael dreamed about what?

5. How old was Michael when he began the process to have his own child as a single parent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Michael find out about Adam's birth parents and why did he not want to know about them when he adopted Adam?

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

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

6. How did Michael respond to complaints on the Indian reservation about government cuts and their community?

7. What did the social worker tell Michael about Adam when Michael was contacted about Adam's adoption availability?

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

9. What did Adam notice about Adam's functionality in relation to other children with FAS as mentioned in Chapters 4 through 6 of "The Broken Cord?"

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jeaneen Gray Eagle and Dr. Phil May seemed to be on opposing sides in connection with FAS among Native Americans. Discuss who each of these people were; there connection with FAS among Native Americans; and their divergent perspectives about this problem and possible solutions.

Essay Topic 2

In the Foreword to "The Broken Cord," Louise Erdrich discusses her relationship with her adopted son Adam and her perspective about parental responsibility in connection with alcohol and pregnant women. Discuss the relationship between Louise and Adam and how this growing connection impacted Louise's perspective about parental responsibility, alcohol and pregnant women.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book Michael remained committed to Adam as his adopted son, even before he met Adam. Discuss the theme of commitment in "The Broken Cord," providing insights into how this concept was presented and developed throughout the book.

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