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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 7 - 14 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of work does Hadley get after she moves away from home?
(a) Waitress.
(b) Chef.
(c) Writer.
(d) Nanny.

2. What does Seraphina's husband always seem to think Seraphina may do at any moment?
(a) Tell a joke.
(b) Sing.
(c) Run away.
(d) Erupt in anger.

3. How did Seraphina feel when she became a licensed women?
(a) Blessed.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Elated.
(d) Indifferent.

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

5. Why is Sidra told she is perfect for the position of caretaker?
(a) She has years of experience as an early childhood educator.
(b) She does not have a particular fondness for children.
(c) She loves children.
(d) She is a mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hadley's parents do when she failed her genetic screening?

2. What does one of the women who visits Hadley say about the practice of borrowing babies?

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

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

5. Why are Seraphina and her husband able to afford two nannies?

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