1. One village legend says that when Tall Andras had come upon Claire, he had uttered what one word aloud?
(a) Her.
(b) Mine.
(c) Yes.
(d) Girl.

2. How many months after his birth does Claire teach her son to say her name aloud?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

3. What is the true cause of Claire's memory being triggered when she is making soup in the kitchen with Alys?
(a) Alys's comment that the loss of another baby would break Bryn's heart.
(b) Old Benedikt's mention of the name Gabe.
(c) Old Benedikt's comment that a woman's value lies in the number of children she bears.
(d) Alys's mention of the name Gabe.

4. How old are the three best friends Delwyth, Bethan, and Eira at the time of Claire's arrival in the village?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Ten.

5. Claire and Sophia cannot go into the room housing the youngest Newchildren because what condition is not met?
(a) They are not wearing sterile uniforms.
(b) It is not Visiting Hour.
(c) They have not been trained in how to hold the youngest Newchildren.
(d) They have not been certified as disease-free.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Claire finds herself trying to analyze her own feelings for the very first time, what adjective does she use to describe the one emotion she has always felt?

2. At what age had Claire been selected as a Birthmother?

3. Though citizens of the community make their way around using only bicycles, large deliveries are transported by what type of vehicle?

4. When Claire picks up the biology posters from the school, she meets a former teacher of hers. What subject does this woman teach?

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

(see the answer key)

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