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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 do when she failed her genetic screening?
(a) Suggested genetic repair.
(b) Took her to temple to pray.
(c) Told her she should borrow a baby.
(d) Kicked her out.

2. How long are babies available for borrowing before they are sent elsewhere?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 1 year.

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

4. Why do some women return their borrowed babies quickly?
(a) They run out of food too soon.
(b) They find the emotions of caring for a borrowed baby too much to bear.
(c) They realize they do not like babies.
(d) They find motherhood too challenging.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Sidra described as an employee?

5. What might some wealthy women do if they do not pass the genetic screening to be allowed to procreate?

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