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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 did Michael's Indian name mean?
2. After Adam was rejected admittance to a program, what was Adam's test score when Michael, as detailed in Chapter 5, later had him tested by a professional psychologist ?
3. What birthday did Michael mention Adam celebrated in Chapter 2 of the book?
4. What was the name of the dog given to Michael and Adam when welcomed home together for the first time?
5. According to Chapter 6 details an article indicated that men of what tribe suffered few repercussions for excessive drinking while all the women were ostracized?
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 old was Michael and where was he living when he decided he wanted to have a child of his own?
3. 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?"
4. Why was Adam's application rejected for the program in Norwich, VA?
5. What happened with Adam's hair on the trip for the naming ceremony?
6. 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?
7. What was Louise's position on alcohol rehabilitation programs?
8. What did Michael learn about Adam's birth parents and siblings?
9. In the Foreword, what did Louise describe as the most "damaging aspect" of fetal alcohol syndrome and why?
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
Discuss the implications of reservation life for children with FAS versus children not suffering with FAS, as well as the general reservation conditions and environment that may/may not have contributed to the high incidence of children born with FAS among Native Americans.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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