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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to information on where the baby is from and its name and age what other information is listed about the babies?
(a) The names of the baby's parents.
(b) The parents' education history.
(c) The parents' health history.
(d) Where they will be sent when they become old enough.

2. How long are women allowed to check out borrowed babies?
(a) 1 day to 2 weeks.
(b) 1 year or more.
(c) A minimum of 2 months.
(d) up to 6 weeks.

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

4. How do the women who visit Hadley feel about their lot as unlicensed women?
(a) They feel the genetic screening is rigged.
(b) They feel it is a blessing.
(c) They feel it is a burden.
(d) They feel it is an injustice.

5. How did Seraphina's father react when she once told him she did not want to be a mother?
(a) He told her he did not blame her.
(b) He suggested she move to Iceland.
(c) He slapped her.
(d) He told her she could do what she wanted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Seraphina's husband's name?

2. Why do some women return their borrowed babies quickly?

3. What does Hadley think about doing with the baby after she takes her from the library?

4. Why does Seraphina feel her husband is incapable of inspiring anger in her?

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

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