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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 did Hadley's parents tell her she could do once she failed her genetic screening?
(a) Move to Iceland.
(b) Find a licensed man willing to procreate with her.
(c) Help raise her siblings.
(d) Get genetic repair.

2. What does Hadley hope her parents will do once she moved away from home?
(a) Ask her to move home.
(b) Send her money.
(c) Stop talking to her.
(d) Visit her.

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

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

5. What is the root of much of the pain Hadley feels in regards to her inability to procreate?
(a) She is the only one in her family who failed genetic screening.
(b) She knows the people think that her life has no meaning.
(c) She had always dreamed of being a mother.
(d) She feels her life has no meaning.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the place where Sidra works?

3. What religious faith was Hadley raised in?

4. What are some of the things that women who accept their lot in life do when they are deemed unsuitable for procreation?

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

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