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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to men who fail their genetic screening?
(a) They are sterilized.
(b) They are paired with women who fail their genetic screening.
(c) They are put into forced labor.
(d) They are sent to Iceland.

2. What are some of the things that women who accept their lot in life do when they are deemed unsuitable for procreation?
(a) Work dangerous jobs.
(b) Become nuns.
(c) Have babies anyway.
(d) Work as nannies.

3. How is Sidra described as an employee?
(a) She has poor attendance.
(b) She takes great pride in her work.
(c) She likes to cut corners.
(d) She is indifferent.

4. What does Hadley do some nights to manage her pain?
(a) She goes to a bar and drinks.
(b) She writes about her experience.
(c) She meditates.
(d) She prays.

5. How long are women allowed to check out borrowed babies?
(a) 1 day to 2 weeks.
(b) A minimum of 2 months.
(c) 1 year or more.
(d) up to 6 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What type of man did Hadley's parents tell her she might be able to marry?

4. How long are babies available for borrowing before they are sent elsewhere?

5. Where are women allowed to go to borrow babies in "Graceful Burdens"?

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