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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. Michael responded to people complaining about poverty in their community, by telling them to take responsibility for their lives and their what?

2. How long did the social workers insist Michael wait before taking Adam home and agreeing to adopt Adam?

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

4. In Chapter 2 of "The Broken Cord" Michael described how he took Adam to the hospital in Littleton because of what?

5. In Chapters 4 through 6 who saw Adam's picture and told Michael that Adam reminded them of someone back home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened with Adam's health about three weeks after the Littleton hospital visit?

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

3. How did Adam's presence in Michael's life bring discrimination to Michael's door?

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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