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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The normal procedure for a Birthmother is to take the pills for how many months before getting ready to produce her second Product?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

2. Once the maximum number of Newchildren is reached for the year, there are no more born until after what event?
(a) The summer solstice.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) The next Ceremony.

3. What is Claire's family's least favorite delivered meal?
(a) Beef prepared with fish oil.
(b) Grains prepared with fish oil.
(c) Fish oil capsules.
(d) Fish stew.

4. The boat worker tells Claire that the boat on which they travel is special due to what quality?
(a) Its maintenance is being subsidized by the government.
(b) It can sail in either the river or the sea.
(c) It can go twice as fast as other boats.
(d) It can generate its own drinking water.

5. What is the last fully formed memory that Claire has of her final moments in the community?
(a) Skipping rope with a few of the other Fish Hatchery workers.
(b) The back of her son's head as the male Nurturer rides away on the bicycle.
(c) Telling her son goodbye.
(d) Weeping uncontrollably.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the right time determined for when each child in the community will begin to take pills?

2. What skill does Dimitri explain is unique to humans?

3. How many months after his birth does Claire teach her son to say her name aloud?

4. During what times does Claire take her walks in order to run into the male Nurturer with her son in tow?

5. What assignments are announced during the Twelves's part of the Ceremony?

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