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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Chapters 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the male Nurturer tell Claire would happen if he were to apply for a variance to try to adopt Claire's son?
(a) His wife would apply for an annulment.
(b) He would have to add another room to his dwelling.
(c) He would have to create a law allowing such a variance.
(d) He would be exiled from the community.

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

3. What is a behavior that Claire's son does NOT display during naptime at the Nurturing Center?
(a) Shrieking.
(b) Kicking.
(c) Sucking his thumb.
(d) Holding his breath.

4. Where does Claire's son sleep when the male Nurturer takes him home at night?
(a) On the patio.
(b) In the bathtub.
(c) In the room of the male Nurturer and his wife.
(d) In the room of the male Nurturer's son.

5. What type of animal inspires the greatest fear in Claire once she arrives in the village?
(a) Cows.
(b) Mice.
(c) Birds.
(d) Frogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the maximum number of Newchildren is reached for the year, there are no more born until after what event?

2. What job does Einar perform after his attempt to leave the village ends in failure?

3. At what meal does Claire first realize that every other worker is taking a pill besides her?

4. What is the true cause of Claire's memory being triggered when she is making soup in the kitchen with Alys?

5. What name is given to Claire upon her arrival in the village?

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