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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. What is Alvord's first name, as given to her when she was born?
(a) Janette.
(b) Lorisa.
(c) Lori.
(d) Lorraine.

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

3. A ___________ is a song that's needed to cure a person of their illness in the Navajo culture.
(a) Chantway.
(b) Blessingway.
(c) Songway.
(d) Beauty Way.

4. Alvord begins to see how her Native American ________ can aid in her educational process.
(a) Story.
(b) Experience.
(c) Theology.
(d) Background.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Alvord have her surgical practice, according to this chapter?

2. ___________ is the only Ivy League school at the time that has more than fifty Native American students.

3. For Alvord, coming back to the _____________ is difficult and painful at times.

4. How many Navajo students were at the school of the person that Alvord meets and finds to be an inspiration?

5. How many sisters does Dr. Alvord have, according to her family history?

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