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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. As described in Chapter 1, Michael was doing field work in what Indian community in Alaska when he decided he wanted to adopt a child?

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

3. In Chapter 6 when Michael mentioned Adam's birth father, Michael noted that the father was where?

4. How did Michael get to Montreal?

5. According to details in Chapter 6 of "The Broken Cord" where did Adam's birth mother like to hang out?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. 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?"

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both of Adam's birth parents abused alcohol. What role/influence did Adam's birth parents play/have in Adam's life from birth to adulthood, even as Michael became Adam's adopted father? Include significant moments, including before Adam was born; when Michael found out details about them from social workers; when Adam's birth father died; when Adam turned 21.

Essay Topic 2

Adam had to see various medical professionals throughout his life. Identify who were some of the more significant medical professionals that impacted Adam's life discuss how their diagnoses and/or responses to Adam affected Michael's perceptions about them and Adam's capabilities.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the many ways Michael and Louise worked to help Adam be as self-sufficient as possible; discussing challenges, successes, and setbacks.

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