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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another word for medicine man, as well as being the last name given to Thomas?
(a) Hataalii.
(b) Haantilili.
(c) Hajano.
(d) Hopihala.

2. How old is Kodi when his great-grandmother has a stroke and ends up passing away?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

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

4. What is in a larger supply since the nut harvest is much larger and needs to be stored away?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Rat droppings.
(c) Wet spots.
(d) Mold spores.

5. On what day of the induction do the drugs begin to work in Lori's body, according to the book?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Fifth.

6. What does Alvord decide to do, even though it's in direct opposition of her doctor's orders?
(a) Continue with surgery.
(b) Take medication.
(c) See a medicine man.
(d) Nothing.

7. During what month does Alvord find out she is pregnant, according to this section of the book?
(a) Second.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Sixth.

8. One of Alvord's friends is worried that her ________ is stressing her out too much.
(a) Home.
(b) Job.
(c) Family.
(d) Marriage.

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

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

11. According to Alvord, new _________ support her beliefs of how social activities and relationships are tied to lower mortality rates.
(a) Clinical studies.
(b) Journals.
(c) Magazine articles.
(d) Movements.

12. Who is afraid that losing the dog will end up causing them to lose touch with one another?
(a) Both.
(b) Neither.
(c) Jon.
(d) Lori.

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

14. What do Jon and Lori decide to do in order to start the labor process early?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Have a ceremony.
(c) Induce.
(d) Pray.

15. What is the elective surgery that Florena had that then resulted in her death?
(a) Benign tumor removal.
(b) Appendix removal.
(c) Breast augmentation.
(d) Gallbladder surgery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the trouble with Alvord's recommended course of treatment? She is __________.

2. What condition is Alvord treating in Melanie at the start of this chapter?

3. Alvord's great grandmother had not found out yet that Alvord was going to help with the Dartmouth ___________ Program.

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

5. Traditionally, the Navajos are supposed to be in deference to __________, but Alvord make sure this didn't happen.

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