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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. What is Alvord's first name, as given to her when she was born?

2. Grace ends up marrying an ___________ and has an appreciation of other cultures.

3. Robert teachers his daughters simple Navajo ________ as well a explains to them the interconnectedness of the world.

4. Patients can often feel ____________ and forgotten when they are in the Western medicine system.

5. Navajo people often want the removed _________ back after the surgery is complete, according to tradition.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do the Navajo people think causes cancer in those who are stricken with it?

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

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

6. What happens among the Navajo people when Alvord becomes a doctor?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Navajo believe the cancer is something that is caused by a bad deed or an evil action.

Part 1: Do you believe the cancer might be partially caused by an action or an emotion?

Part 2: How do you think science shows that cancer is caused by evil actions?

Part 3: Do you think that cancer is something of which to be frightened today?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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