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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. __________ have a strong role in the Navajo culture, helping to create structure and order.
(a) Children.
(b) Women.
(c) Men.
(d) Elders.

2. What is the job that Alvord gets when she is in high school and is interested in medicine?
(a) Reservation pharmacy.
(b) Veterinarian assistant.
(c) She doesn't have a job.
(d) Medicine apprentice.

3. What did Alvord NOT have that makes it difficult when she wants to apply to medical school?
(a) Money.
(b) Time.
(c) Health.
(d) Books.

4. Who was often impatient with those who did a poor job and did not like to be questioned?
(a) Jon.
(b) Dr. Alvord.
(c) Job.
(d) The nurses.

5. Medicine men and women come to see the person they are treating as a __________ person.
(a) Deadly.
(b) Bored.
(c) Scattered.
(d) Whole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the kind of necklace that Alvord wears, in accordance with her animal totem?

2. Alvord's new home is located close to the _________, and her grandmother Grace will live with her there.

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

4. Alvord knows that _______ patients needed to be handled with care, especially when it comes to end of life decisions.

5. In what state does Alvord have her surgical practice, according to this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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