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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does one of Martha's friends know so much about Down Syndrome, according to her account in the story?
(a) A class she took.
(b) Martha.
(c) Novel research.
(d) Her own experience.

2. What did some of the daycare centers in the Beck's area require that parents have in order to be admitted?
(a) A car.
(b) A steady job.
(c) Grandparents.
(d) A larger home.

3. What does Martha have to do in addition to the amniocentesis, according to her account in the book?
(a) Blood test.
(b) Surgery.
(c) Ultrasound.
(d) Fasting sugar check.

4. Who does Martha find to be supportive when she and John call them about their diagnosis?
(a) Parents.
(b) Their landlady.
(c) Harvard professors.
(d) Katie's parents.

5. What does the helpful strange offer to Martha, which was exactly what she had been craving?
(a) A new book.
(b) Groceries.
(c) A babysitter.
(d) Movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition that is suggested by the test result that Martha gets after the holiday?

2. Why does John begin to panic after trying to call Martha at home?

3. What center tells Martha that she will have a child with Down Syndrome, according to her account in the story?

4. Who does Martha pray to when she is having her medical crisis? Bunraku _____________.

5. Who decides to relent in the argument between John and Martha about the baby?

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