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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. Where did Michael interview for a job in Montreal as noted in Chapter 2 of "The Broken Cord?"
2. Michael responded to people complaining about poverty in their community, by telling them to take responsibility for their lives and their what?
3. What did Michael hire to move Adam from the Littleton hospital?
4. What Indian name was Adam given during the naming ceremony?
5. Once back home from Adam's time in the hospital in Littleton, how much time went by before Michael had to contact the doctor about Adam's health?
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. How did Adam end up at the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and why?
3. How did Adam's presence in Michael's life bring discrimination to Michael's door?
4. 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?"
5. What happened when Michael took Adam for testing by a professional psychologist in Chapter 5 of "The Broken Cord?"
6. Why did Michael become concerned about Adam's treatment at the Littleton hospital after speaking with Adam's doctor?
7. What happened with Adam's health about three weeks after the Littleton hospital visit?
8. What did the social worker tell Michael about Adam when Michael was contacted about Adam's adoption availability?
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 old was Michael and where was he living when he decided he wanted to have a child of his own?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Michael did not initially identify Adam's growing health problems and other challenges with FAS. Explain how Michael began to became aware of FAS as the possible cause of Adam's challenges and how this awareness developed, was confirmed and became a significant part of his life's work
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
Besides health challenges, Adam had behavioral issues as well. Explain some of the Adam's more significant behavioral issues and how they impacted his relationships with his family -- Michael, Louise and his siblings; as well as work and school relationships with coworkers, teachers, and students.
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