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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. The Navajo are taught to always be _________ in dealing with others in their lives.
(a) Sullen.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Humble.
(d) Secretive.

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

3. Navajos have a strong cultural belief that they should never touch _____________.
(a) The liars.
(b) The dead.
(c) The sick.
(d) The living.

4. Alvord's grandmother _________ understands the complexities of living two lives, as she comes from a mixed background.
(a) Ruby.
(b) Grace.
(c) Anne.
(d) June.

5. Alvord wants to bring in a __________ for Carolyn in order to help her with her cancer.
(a) Cancer specialist.
(b) Medicine man.
(c) New treatment.
(d) Family member.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The leading cause of death among the Navajo people is ____________, at the time of this book.

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

4. Jesus Arviso is a _________ translator who was eventually adopted into the tribe, according to Alvord.

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

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