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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. In what state does Alvord have her surgical practice, according to this chapter?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Florida.
(d) Texas.

2. What subject in school has always fascinated Alvord?
(a) English.
(b) History.
(c) Human anatomy.
(d) Music.

3. The form of healing that is used in the Navajo culture is the idea of walking in ___________.
(a) Harmony.
(b) Truth.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Balance.

4. Robert Cupp is Alvord's father, and knew everyone, every animal, and every _____________ in the area.
(a) Geographical location.
(b) Car.
(c) Book.
(d) Shadow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ eventually has to make a decision about whether to stay on or to leave the reservation.

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

3. The Navajo are taught to always be _________ in dealing with others in their lives.

4. The main concern with cancer among the Navajo people is that they think it is _____________.

5. A ___________ is a song that's needed to cure a person of their illness in the Navajo culture.

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