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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 7 - 14 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of the short story "Graceful Burdens"?
(a) Roxane Gay.
(b) Roxanne Gaitskill.
(c) Lisa Gay.
(d) Renee Gray.

2. How does Seraphina feel about her children?
(a) She hates them.
(b) She thinks they are geniuses.
(c) She loves them.
(d) She thinks they are beautiful.

3. Where are women allowed to go to borrow babies in "Graceful Burdens"?
(a) The library.
(b) A daycare center.
(c) An orphanage.
(d) Other women's homes.

4. What is one of the factors that may eliminate a woman from being able to procreate?
(a) Faling a maternal instincts exam.
(b) Illiteracy.
(c) Not meeting income requirements.
(d) Allergies.

5. What does Seraphina accuse her husband of when he suggests she is angry?
(a) Being a jerk.
(b) Being racist.
(c) Being stupid.
(d) Being sexist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Seraphina feel her husband is incapable of inspiring anger in her?

2. What religious faith was Hadley raised in?

3. What is another of the four places babies may be sent to when they age out of the lending program?

4. What did Seraphina often fantasize about before becoming licensed?

5. What does a woman deemed suitable for procreation need to do when she wants to have a baby?

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