Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Michael Dorris
Book Questions
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What is FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) caused by?
Mother drinking alcohol while pregnant
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What was the name of his son?
Adam Dorris
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What birthday did Adam have as Dorris was writing The Broken Cord?
21st
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Why was Adam laid off of his job?
Seizures and After-Christmas slump
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What are three symptoms of FAS other than seizures?
Vision problems, hearing loss, heart problems, kidney problems, bone problems, poor balance/coordination
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What is one award Dorris received?
Guggenheim Fellow, Rockefeller Fellow, Heartland Prize, Christopher Medal, National Book Critics Circle Board
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What job did Adam get laid off of?
Dish washing at a bowling alley
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Who told Adam he could drink when he turns 21?
Coworkers
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One of the symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is difficulty with balance. What specific body part and what part is responsible for balance?
The Inner ear
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Where was Dorris born?
Louisville, Kentucky
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What state did Adam mistakenly state was in between Oklahoma and Texas?
Kansas
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How is alcohol transported to an unborn child in the uterus?
Umbilical cord
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What are three physical features caused by FAS?
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What did Dorris teach at Dartmouth?
Native American Studies and Anthropology
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What did Adam request for his birthday dinner?
Tacos
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When did Michael Dorris pass away?
April 10th, 1997
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What is the life expectancy for someone with FAS?
34 years old
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What colleges did Michael Dorris attend?
Georgetown and Yale
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What cake did Michael bake Adam for his birthday?
Lemon cake
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What are two mental issues that are caused by FAS?
Poor memory, attention span, decision making, judgement skills, concept of time, organization