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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. Thomas says that he had a call to become a ___________, which Alvord describes after talking with him.
(a) Doctor.
(b) Therapist.
(c) Healing agent.
(d) Holy person.

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

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

4. What is the name of Alvord's dog, the one who gets hurt by the car accident and nearly dies?
(a) Thush.
(b) Shush.
(c) Mush.
(d) Trush.

5. Alvord begins to worry that she may have cut a _________ during Florena's surgery.
(a) Duct.
(b) Muscle.
(c) Artery.
(d) Blood vesssel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Florena ________, a patient of Dr. Alvord's, comes down with a disease and dies after surgery.

2. Alvord is told that she needs to stop ________ because of her pregnancy related condition.

3. Where does Alvord drive to in order to see the medicine man during her pregnancy?

4. Thomas also sponsors _________ for Dartmouth Native American students, according to this part of the book.

5. Where does Alvord go in order to have the induction process begun?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Alvord and Jon decide to do to begin the labor process with Kodi?

2. What are some of the accolades that Alvord enjoys as a result of helping with the Dartmouth Native American Program?

3. What is the elective surgery that Florena Woody has, which is generally complication free?

4. What is the added problem that comes along with the larger than normal harvest on the reservation?

5. What does Alvord's pregnancy cause her to become reacquainted with, according to the book?

6. What does Alvord find out from John when they go out for lunch together, according to the book?

7. How does Alvord describe the ideal hospital setting, which is unlike the traditional setting?

8. What does Alvord want to remember as she is experiencing the labor and its complications?

9. What happens behind Bernice's back as the hospital staff attempts to get Melanie the surgery she needs?

10. Why is Alvord hesitant to become involved with a white man, according to her writing?

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