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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many people who see stories about the Navajo and this disease begin to worry that it is the way the Navajo _________ that causes the disease.

2. Traditionally, the Navajos are supposed to be in deference to __________, but Alvord make sure this didn't happen.

3. What might have spilled into Florena's body if Alvord had cut into her body accidentally?

4. What is the position Thomas held at the Tuba City Hospital through the Indian Health Service?

5. How long after their first date do Jon and Lori get engaged, according to the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the allegations made against the Indian Health Service in the 1950s?

2. What does Alvord find out from John when they go out for lunch together, according to the book?

3. What is the problem with Melanie Begay's appendix surgery?

4. What happens when Alvord first becomes pregnant with her first child?

5. What happens behind Bernice's back as the hospital staff attempts to get Melanie the surgery she needs?

6. What are some of the accolades that Alvord enjoys as a result of helping with the Dartmouth Native American Program?

7. What does Alvord want to remember as she is experiencing the labor and its complications?

8. What does Alvord believe happened during Florena's surgery, which may have led to her death?

9. What does Alvord do in order to support her child's harmony and health during her pregnancy?

10. Why is Alvord encouraged to go see a medicine man during her pregnancy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alvord did not have a strong bedside manner at the start of her career, though she sought to change this.

Part 1: What are the benefits of having a positive bedside manner?

Part 2: What are some of the benefits of having a less than friendly bedside manner?

Part 3: Would you rather have a friendly doctor or a doctor who doesn't mince words? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Carolyn's sister tells her that the cancer is all her fault, which might be shocking to some readers.

Part 1: Do you think that cancer is every anyone's fault? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think you would react if your sibling told you what Carolyn's sister told her?

Part 3: Why do you think Carolyn's sister felt she needed to tell her about the possible cause of her cancer?

Essay Topic 3

Alvord comes to see alcoholism as a disease after witnessing the way it impacts the Navajo people.

Part 1: How would you define the condition of alcoholism?

Part 2: Do you think the alcoholism is a problem that can be stopped in the Navajo people?

Part 3: Why would a people who want to live in balance turn to alcohol?

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