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

2. How old are women when they need to submit to genetic screening in "Graceful Burdens"?
(a) 16.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

3. What is another of the four places babies may be sent to when they age out of the lending program?
(a) They are sent to sweatshops.
(b) They are given away to anyone who will take them.
(c) They are euthanized.
(d) They are sent to pharmaceutical companies.

4. What does a woman deemed suitable for procreation need to do when she wants to have a baby?
(a) Begin a very specific exercise routine.
(b) Eat the required diet for 6 months before she can procreate.
(c) Apply for a license.
(d) Take an IQ test.

5. What is another of the four places babies may be sent to when they age out of the lending program?
(a) They are sent to orphanages.
(b) They are euthanized.
(c) They are sold to wealthy families as servants.
(d) They are dropped off in the middle of nowhere to fend for themselves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Sidra described as an employee?

3. How long are women allowed to check out borrowed babies?

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

5. What does Hadley do some nights to manage her pain?

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