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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 3 - 7 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In addition to information on where the baby is from and its name and age what other information is listed about the babies?
(a) Where they will be sent when they become old enough.
(b) The names of the baby's parents.
(c) The parents' education history.
(d) The parents' health history.

3. What might some wealthy women do if they do not pass the genetic screening to be allowed to procreate?
(a) They adopt.
(b) They pay another woman to carry their child.
(c) They undergo genetic repair.
(d) They pay to have their screening numbers manipulated.

4. Where was Hadley raised?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Utah.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) Idaho.

5. What did Hadley's parents do when she failed her genetic screening?
(a) Suggested genetic repair.
(b) Kicked her out.
(c) Told her she should borrow a baby.
(d) Took her to temple to pray.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hadley move after failing her genetic screening?

2. What happens to men who fail their genetic screening?

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

4. What is one of the factors that may eliminate a woman from being able to procreate?

5. What is the root of much of the pain Hadley feels in regards to her inability to procreate?

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