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Question: Mama Might Be Better Off Dead by Laurie Kaye Abraham Chapters 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 (optional) (Read chapter 12 until it becomes repetitive) 1. In her book, Mama Might be Better Off Dead, Abraham is trying to provide a vivid portrait of what it means for a family to lack access to health care. Beyond the statistics for the nation (i.e., the outcome of lack of access), what does it mean for a family on a day-to-day basis? At what point does she argue that the poor finally get health care? Provide an example from the book. 2. In what way is it difficult for families to qualify for Medicaid? In other words, what are the restrictions of Medicaid? 3. Describe the kinds of health problems that the Baneses have? To what extent do you believe that this is a result of their poverty or would you describe it as typical for a family? What environmental conditions contribute to poor health? 4. How has lack of information contributed to Tommy and Robert's medical conditions? Who or what do you "blame" for their poor health? 5. While poverty causes poor health, poor health can also lead to poverty.