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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twelve, The Spirit Horse's Bridle.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the full name of the IHS, as described in this book as having conducted alleged atrocities?
(a) Indian Hurt Service.
(b) Indian Health Service.
(c) Interfaith Health Service.
(d) Interconnected Heart Service.

3. Alvord begins to see how her Native American ________ can aid in her educational process.
(a) Experience.
(b) Background.
(c) Theology.
(d) Story.

4. To the students at Alvord's new college, the reservation would appear to be a ______________.
(a) Third world country.
(b) Mine field.
(c) Catastrophe.
(d) War zone.

5. What is the actual name of the disease that begins to kill the Navajo?
(a) AIDS.
(b) PCP.
(c) Hantavirus.
(d) Influenza.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. It is important to keep the _______ healthy to heal the body, according to this section of the book.

3. Alvord tries to avoid a _________ disaster by ensuring the family makes the decision before the courts are called in.

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

5. During what month does Alvord find out she is pregnant, according to this section of the book?

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