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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dr. Alvord is the first __________ to become a surgeon, according to the book.
(a) Undergrad.
(b) Man.
(c) Navajo.
(d) Woman.

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

3. A person can live a long time without a ____________, as Alvord has seen time and time again.
(a) Liver.
(b) Bladder.
(c) Voice box.
(d) Gall bladder.

4. What is a common condition among the Navajo people, which is why they have to have surgery so often?
(a) Bad livers.
(b) Large gallstones.
(c) Kidney stones.
(d) Throat cancers.

5. Where does Dr. Alvord find Carloyn later on, though she knew that she would be seeking additional healing?
(a) Night Chant.
(b) Night Way.
(c) Beauty Chant.
(d) Beauty Way.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the cultural background of Alvord's mother, according to this section?

4. The form of healing that is used in the Navajo culture is the idea of walking in ___________.

5. Who was often impatient with those who did a poor job and did not like to be questioned?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the job that Alvord takes after she graduates from Dartmouth?

2. How does Alvord continue to celebrate her animal totem and her strong sense of self?

3. What are the Navajo discouraged from doing in order to become more humble?

4. What do the Navajo first think when they become ill or sick with any kind of disease?

5. What happens during the surgery of Evelyn Bitsui, which leads to Alvord improving her bedside manner?

6. What was special about the student population at Dartmouth, where Alvord sent her college application?

7. What is one of the most important parts of Navajo healing in the culture?

8. Who has an alcohol problem, which leads Alvord to see alcoholism as a disease?

9. What does Alvord think about patient histories and how they describe the patients?

10. What is the problem that requires Dezbah Tsosie to have surgery with Alvord?

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