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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six, Ceremony Medicine.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For how many days would people in the ceremony help to sing and dance with the person that is ill?
(a) Nine.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Four.
(d) Ten.

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

4. What is the type of cancer that Carolyn Yazzie has, as described during this section of the book?
(a) Breast.
(b) Lung.
(c) Bone.
(d) Brain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Alvord sees alcohol as the lubrication of __________ which allows other people to dominate the Navajo people.

2. For how long is Carolyn missing before Dr. Alvord finds her?

3. What are Navajo men particularly vulnerable toward, which causes many maladies among Navajo men?

4. Alvord begins to see how her Native American ________ can aid in her educational process.

5. Where does Dr. Alvord find Carloyn later on, though she knew that she would be seeking additional healing?

(see the answer key)

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