View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, Rez Dogs and Crow Dreams.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The leading cause of death among the Navajo people is ____________, at the time of this book.
(a) Motor vehicle accidents.
(b) Heart attacks.
(c) Strokes.
(d) Cirrhosis.

2. It is revealed later on that Alvord's paternal grandfather was a ___________ man.
(a) Lakota.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Navajo.
(d) Black.

3. The fact that Alvord is a _______ often meant that she was not recognized as a Navajo by her fellow tribespeople.
(a) Doctor.
(b) Sister.
(c) Woman.
(d) Priest.

4. How many sisters does Dr. Alvord have, according to her family history?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Zero.

5. Dr. Alvord is the first __________ to become a surgeon, according to the book.
(a) Undergrad.
(b) Man.
(c) Woman.
(d) Navajo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Navajo students were at the school of the person that Alvord meets and finds to be an inspiration?

2. Alvord's ________ has troubles with alcohol too, which allows her to see alcoholism as a disease rather than a character flaw.

3. What did Alvord NOT have that makes it difficult when she wants to apply to medical school?

4. Robert Cupp is Alvord's father, and knew everyone, every animal, and every _____________ in the area.

5. Women are allowed to have ________ names as a part of their position and role in society.

(see the answer key)

This section contains 206 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample