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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 14 - 19 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the root of much of the pain Hadley feels in regards to her inability to procreate?
(a) She knows the people think that her life has no meaning.
(b) She is the only one in her family who failed genetic screening.
(c) She had always dreamed of being a mother.
(d) She feels her life has no meaning.

2. What did Seraphina often fantasize about before becoming licensed?
(a) Being a wife.
(b) Having a huge wedding.
(c) Being a mother.
(d) Being unlicensed and free.

3. In addition to information on where the baby is from and its name and age what other information is listed about the babies?
(a) The names of the baby's parents.
(b) Where they will be sent when they become old enough.
(c) The parents' education history.
(d) The parents' health history.

4. What type of baby does Hadley choose to borrow?
(a) The quietest, saddest looking baby.
(b) The one which most resembles Hadley.
(c) The fattest, happiest looking baby.
(d) The loudest, grouchiest baby.

5. What does Hadley do some nights to manage her pain?
(a) She goes to a bar and drinks.
(b) She writes about her experience.
(c) She prays.
(d) She meditates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does one of the women who visits Hadley use as proof that Hadley's life may not have purpose?

2. What did Hadley's parents tell her she could do once she failed her genetic screening?

3. How long are women allowed to check out borrowed babies?

4. Where are women allowed to go to borrow babies in "Graceful Burdens"?

5. What is the name of the place where Sidra works?

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