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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. Most of the people that Lori has dated in her life have been _____________, though she likes to date from all backgrounds.
(a) Whites.
(b) Indian.
(c) Native Americans.
(d) Blacks.

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

3. Alvord describes herself as _________ during her pregnancy, not just because of the actions she takes.
(a) Happy.
(b) Bored.
(c) Calm.
(d) Honored.

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

5. Alvord at first was hesitant to share her discoveries, but then moved beyond her ________.
(a) Worries.
(b) Limits.
(c) Tribe.
(d) Fears.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the actual name of the disease that begins to kill the Navajo?

3. The IHS was also known for delivering ___________ care for those who went to use the facilities.

4. The medicine men point out to the doctors that there is a large supply of __________.

5. The eventual diagnosis for Florena is catastrophic ________, according to the records.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the medicine men point out to Alvord and others when the deaths begin to occur in the reservation?

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

3. What happens when Alvord works on a surgery with an Army Special Forces medic trainee, according to the book?

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

5. Why is Alvord encouraged to go see a medicine man during her pregnancy?

6. What are the allegations made against the Indian Health Service in the 1950s?

7. What is placed on Alvord's body during the c-section procedure?

8. What does Jon tell Dr. Alvord when Jon's dog becomes seriously injured as a result of a car accident?

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

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

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