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1. Describe the card catalog in the library at the start of "Graceful Burdens."

The card catalog at the lending library includes pictures of babies, their names, ages, place of birth and where they will be sent when they turn three.

2. Where are library babies sent when they turn three?

Library babies are sent either to an orphanage, the CDC, a pharmaceutical company or the government when they turn three.

3. Describe the area where the library babies stay until they are checked out.

The area the library babies stay includes a crib for each baby, a small play area, and a rocking chair for women to sit with the baby while they decide if they want to check that baby out.

4. Why is Sidra hired for the caretaker position at the Omaha Public Library?

Sidra is hired for the caretaker position at the Omaha Public Library because she "does not have a particular fondness for children" (3). The interviewer tells her that is ideal because they do not want someone who might get too attached to the babies.

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