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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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 Iceland.
(b) They are sent to work on farms.
(c) They are sold to wealthy families as servants.
(d) The Government will take them.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hadley hope her parents will do once she moved away from home?

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

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

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

5. In addition to information on where the baby is from and its name and age what other information is listed about the babies?

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