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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. Alvord knows that Carolyn's life lacks _________, which might have helped cause her cancer, but she keeps this knowledge to herself.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Balance.
(d) Nutrition.

2. What are Navajo men particularly vulnerable toward, which causes many maladies among Navajo men?
(a) Peyote.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Alcohol.

3. What is the full name of the IHS, as described in this book as having conducted alleged atrocities?
(a) Interconnected Heart Service.
(b) Indian Health Service.
(c) Interfaith Health Service.
(d) Indian Hurt Service.

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

5. ________ bark can be used to treat pain, and it is still being used today in chemical form.
(a) Fir.
(b) Redwood.
(c) Willow.
(d) Evergreen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alvord's mom bring in to help during the procedure, according to this section of the book?

2. Alvord is told that she needs to stop ________ because of her pregnancy related condition.

3. What is another word for medicine man, as well as being the last name given to Thomas?

4. Navajos have a strong cultural belief that they should never touch _____________.

5. What is the type of bark that can be used to treat scurvy?

(see the answer key)

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