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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 condition is Alvord treating in Melanie at the start of this chapter?

2. There are many _______ that are involved with the birth of a Navajo child and Alvord wants to observe them.

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

4. People become too absorbed in being ________, according to Alvord, which allows them to become sick and overweight.

5. Alvord wants to remember her __________ during the surgical procedure in order to have more empathy for her patients.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Alvord first becomes pregnant with her first child?

2. What is special about Thomas' position as a medicine man in 1955?

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

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

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

6. What happens to Kodi's grandmother, Grace, at the beginning of this chapter?

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

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

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 people were deeply oppressed by others, causing them to have troubles handling their lives and their feelings about their lives.

Part 1: Why were the Navajo people oppressed by others?

Part 2: How might a people become oppressed by another group of people?

Part 3: Can the Navajo people change the way that others feel about them? Is this their job to do so?

Essay Topic 3

Alvord has troubles with dissecting a cadaver as the Navajo believe the dead should not be touched.

Part 1: Why do you think it is not respectful to touch the dead, according to the Navajo tradition?

Part 2: Do you think Alvord should have dissected the cadaver anyway?

Part 3: What might you have done if you were in Alvord's position?

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