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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, Life Out of Balance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state does Alvord have her surgical practice, according to this chapter?
(a) Texas.
(b) Arizona.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Florida.

2. What is the type of surgery that Evelyn Bitsui has to have during this section of the book's narrative?
(a) Pelvic.
(b) Gallbladder.
(c) Breast cancer.
(d) Lung.

3. Women are allowed to have ________ names as a part of their position and role in society.
(a) Flower.
(b) Animal.
(c) Hunting.
(d) War.

4. The school where Alvord is accepted has a __________ Native American community, according to the book.
(a) Dull.
(b) Decreasing.
(c) Nonexistent.
(d) Vibrant.

5. _______ eventually has to make a decision about whether to stay on or to leave the reservation.
(a) Anna.
(b) Alvord.
(c) June.
(d) Grace.

Short Answer Questions

1. __________ among the Navajo were challenging for some doctors, according to the book's description.

2. The form of healing that is used in the Navajo culture is the idea of walking in ___________.

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

4. The Navajo are taught to always be _________ in dealing with others in their lives.

5. Alvord believes a part of the problem with Evelyn's outcome is that Alvord does not __________ the patient.

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