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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, Life Out of Balance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The body, according to Alvord, appeared to be like the Navajo philosophy of the __________.
(a) Beauty Way.
(b) Universe.
(c) Water.
(d) Land.

2. What part of Evelyn's body is partially paralyzed as a result of the surgery, according to the book?
(a) Left.
(b) Right.
(c) Both.
(d) Neither.

3. Alvord inherited the _________ of her people, even though her siblings were proud to be American.
(a) Grief.
(b) Peace.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Sorrow.

4. Where is Alvord encouraged to go by Rosenberg, even though she does not think she is capable?
(a) Biology remedial courses.
(b) Medical school.
(c) Nursing school.
(d) A new hospital.

5. Jesus Arviso is a _________ translator who was eventually adopted into the tribe, according to Alvord.
(a) Greek.
(b) Spaniard.
(c) French.
(d) Russian.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is revealed later on that Alvord's paternal grandfather was a ___________ man.

2. What is the last name of Dr. Alvord, according to the description of her life in this chapter?

3. Which of Alvord's parents is a full-blooded Navajo person, according to this book?

4. The fact that Alvord is a _______ often meant that she was not recognized as a Navajo by her fellow tribespeople.

5. Navajos do not dream of a __________, as this is not passed down to daughters in the culture.

(see the answer key)

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