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

2. What military branch does Jon join after he and Lori have been married?
(a) New Mexico Navy.
(b) New Mexico Army.
(c) New Mexico Air Force.
(d) New Mexico National Guard.

3. Thomas also sponsors _________ for Dartmouth Native American students, according to this part of the book.
(a) Workshops.
(b) Lessons.
(c) Continuing education.
(d) Courses.

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

5. 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) Trush.
(d) Mush.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most of the people that Lori has dated in her life have been _____________, though she likes to date from all backgrounds.

2. Alvord describes herself as _________ during her pregnancy, not just because of the actions she takes.

3. What could the hospital get in order to force Melanie to have the necessary surgery?

4. What is the full name of the IHS, as described in this book as having conducted alleged atrocities?

5. The _______ want to run their own health care system, outside of the Indian Health Service, which Alvord supports.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some of the feelings that Alvord has during the ceremony that Thomas does for Alvord and her child?

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

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

5. What does Alvord believe happened during Florena's surgery, which may have led to her death?

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

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

8. What is the experience of Bernice that causes her to be afraid of doctors and of surgeries?

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

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

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