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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The leading cause of death among the Navajo people is ____________, at the time of this book.

2. When the Navajo become ill, they often wonder what local ______ they broke in order to create the situation of disease.

3. Alvord wants to bring in a __________ for Carolyn in order to help her with her cancer.

4. The body, according to Alvord, appeared to be like the Navajo philosophy of the __________.

5. Alvord's new home is located close to the _________, and her grandmother Grace will live with her there.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the background of Alvord's parents which makes her distinctly capable of working within two worlds of thought?

2. What does Alvord have to do as a child growing up that causes her to choose between her heritages?

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

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

5. What does Alvord find helps her in the education process, though she had not done well in previous biology courses?

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

7. Why does Alvord believe her story is important for Navajo girls to hear, which is why she writes this book?

8. What was the background of one of Alvord's grandfathers, which allows her grandmother to understand Alvord's conflict?

9. What is the ancestral diet of the Navajo, according to Alvord?

10. What kind of job does Alvord have when she is fourteen and living on the reservation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alvord had to make a difficult decision when she left the reservation to attend her school.

Part 1: Why is it difficult for Alvord to leave the reservation?

Part 2: How could Alvord have made the transition smoother for herself and for her family?

Part 3: Do you think it's always necessary to be uncomfortable in order to become successful or educated?

Essay Topic 2

The Navajo think that singing can help people bring their bodies back into a state of wellness.

Part 1: How do you think singing helps people begin to heal their bodies?

Part 2: Would you use a song in order to make yourself feel better?

Part 3: Why do you think a song might make a person feel better about their health issues?

Essay Topic 3

Alvord comes to see alcoholism as a disease after witnessing the way it impacts the Navajo people.

Part 1: How would you define the condition of alcoholism?

Part 2: Do you think the alcoholism is a problem that can be stopped in the Navajo people?

Part 3: Why would a people who want to live in balance turn to alcohol?

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