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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. Who was often impatient with those who did a poor job and did not like to be questioned?
(a) Jon.
(b) Job.
(c) The nurses.
(d) Dr. Alvord.

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

3. Alvord inherited the _________ of her people, even though her siblings were proud to be American.
(a) Grief.
(b) Peace.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Happiness.

4. __________ have a strong role in the Navajo culture, helping to create structure and order.
(a) Women.
(b) Children.
(c) Men.
(d) Elders.

5. Where does Alvord decide to work with Gary Rosenberg, according to the book?
(a) Dartmouth.
(b) Yale.
(c) University of New Mexico.
(d) University of Phoenix.

Short Answer Questions

1. To the students at Alvord's new college, the reservation would appear to be a ______________.

2. What is the type of surgery that Evelyn Bitsui has to have during this section of the book's narrative?

3. What did Alvord NOT have that makes it difficult when she wants to apply to medical school?

4. Who is called in to help the Navajo people if they can not heal on their own?

5. What is the cultural background of Alvord's mother, according to this section?

(see the answer key)

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