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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alvord begins to feel the effects of disharmony in her life, which causes her to consider seeing a ____________.
(a) Shaman.
(b) Medicine man.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Midwife.

2. The ideal operating room would be one full of _______ in which everyone knew each other.
(a) Community.
(b) Network.
(c) Interactivity.
(d) Connectivity.

3. Harmony in the _______ also matters in terms of health, according to Alvord.
(a) Exercise.
(b) Building.
(c) Ecosystem.
(d) Traffic.

4. __________ have tried to eradicate the culture and the language of the Native Americans.
(a) Warring tribes.
(b) Other tribes.
(c) Governments in New Mexico.
(d) Americans.

5. The IHS was also known for delivering ___________ care for those who went to use the facilities.
(a) Substandard.
(b) So-so.
(c) Useful.
(d) Normal.

6. In the ________, there are accusations against the IHS that Native American women were sterilized.
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1980s.
(d) 1950s.

7. Traditionally, the Navajos are supposed to be in deference to __________, but Alvord make sure this didn't happen.
(a) Father in laws.
(b) Mother in laws.
(c) Fathers.
(d) Mothers.

8. Pregnancy induced hypertension is also known as ___________, which is the final diagnosis of Alvord at this point.
(a) Birlirubism.
(b) Preeclampsia.
(c) Mother's condition.
(d) False labor.

9. Alvord says her pregnancy allows her to become closer to all of the ___________ around her.
(a) Injustices.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Errors.
(d) Evil.

10. What is the nickname that Alvord has already given to her new child, according to this part of the story?
(a) DJ.
(b) Kodi.
(c) Musa.
(d) Conner.

11. What is buried on the top of Mount Taylor, in accordance to the Navajo ways?
(a) Her hospital gown.
(b) Umbilical cord.
(c) Red sash.
(d) Placenta.

12. Where do Alvord and Thomas go in order to perform the ceremony for her baby?
(a) Office.
(b) Trailer.
(c) Lodge.
(d) Hut.

13. What is the disease Florena had contracted after her surgery that may have caused her death?
(a) Severe respiratory distress.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Stomach virus.
(d) Nothing.

14. Alvord is told that she needs to stop ________ because of her pregnancy related condition.
(a) Healing practices.
(b) Standing up.
(c) Surgery.
(d) Medications.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What might have spilled into Florena's body if Alvord had cut into her body accidentally?

2. In _______, Thomas is the youngest Navajo medicine man, according to the book.

3. Thomas says that he had a call to become a ___________, which Alvord describes after talking with him.

4. What does Alvord's condition the pregnancy cause her to have to contemplate?

5. What is the elective surgery that Florena had that then resulted in her death?

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