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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Fourteen, Mount Taylor in the Rearview Mirror.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cancer is seen as a great ________ to the Navajo people, caused by an evil action or evil deed.
(a) Abomination.
(b) Destruction.
(c) Horror.
(d) Concern.

2. Traditionally, the Navajos are supposed to be in deference to __________, but Alvord make sure this didn't happen.
(a) Father in laws.
(b) Mother in laws.
(c) Mothers.
(d) Fathers.

3. What is the position Thomas held at the Tuba City Hospital through the Indian Health Service?
(a) Technician.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Counselor.
(d) Therapist.

4. It is revealed later on that Alvord's paternal grandfather was a ___________ man.
(a) Navajo.
(b) Black.
(c) Lakota.
(d) Chinese.

5. Where does Alvord go in order to have the induction process begun?
(a) IJC.
(b) IHS.
(c) INS.
(d) GIMC.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first that is described in #157 is a sign that the ________ of the baby has attached to the body.

2. The IHS was also known for delivering ___________ care for those who went to use the facilities.

3. Where does Dr. Alvord find Carloyn later on, though she knew that she would be seeking additional healing?

4. What is the kind of necklace that Alvord wears, in accordance with her animal totem?

5. What is the trade of Betty Cowboy, who also succumbs to the deadly disease, according to the book?

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