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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 baby does Hadley choose to borrow?
(a) The quietest, saddest looking baby.
(b) The fattest, happiest looking baby.
(c) The loudest, grouchiest baby.
(d) The one which most resembles Hadley.

2. What is Seraphina's husband's name?
(a) Frank.
(b) Paul.
(c) Peter.
(d) Phil.

3. What did Hadley's parents do when she failed her genetic screening?
(a) Took her to temple to pray.
(b) Kicked her out.
(c) Suggested genetic repair.
(d) Told her she should borrow a baby.

4. What is the morning routine for babies at Sidra's work?
(a) They are read to and snuggled before feeding.
(b) They watch tv and are ignored.
(c) They are taught sign language, fed, put to bed.
(d) They are fed, bathed, and dressed.

5. What does Hadley think about doing with the baby after she takes her from the library?
(a) She thinks of sending her to Iceland.
(b) She thinks of bringing her to her parents and pretending the baby is hers.
(c) She thinks of returning her.
(d) She thinks of running away with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the women who visit Hadley feel about their lot as unlicensed women?

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

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

4. What is Seraphina's son's name?

5. Who is the author of the short story "Graceful Burdens"?

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