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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) Where they will be sent when they become old enough.
(b) The names of the baby's parents.
(c) The parents' education history.
(d) The parents' health history.

2. What example does one of the women who visits Hadley use as proof that Hadley's life may not have purpose?
(a) She is a waitress.
(b) She drinks too much.
(c) She borrowed a baby.
(d) She has sex with too many men.

3. What is the root of much of the pain Hadley feels in regards to her inability to procreate?
(a) She feels her life has no meaning.
(b) She is the only one in her family who failed genetic screening.
(c) She knows the people think that her life has no meaning.
(d) She had always dreamed of being a mother.

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

5. What is Seraphina's daughter's name?
(a) Alexis.
(b) Elise.
(c) Ella.
(d) Eliza.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are women allowed to go to borrow babies in "Graceful Burdens"?

3. Why is Sidra told she is perfect for the position of caretaker?

4. What type of baby does Hadley choose to borrow?

5. What does the voice on the other side of Hadley's door say after Hadley does not answer to the knocking?

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