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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) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 13.
(d) 12.

2. What are the names of Seraphina's nannies?
(a) Gabriella and Chloe.
(b) Alexis and Mary.
(c) Chloe and Elise.
(d) Gabby and Sue.

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

4. Who is the author of the short story "Graceful Burdens"?
(a) Roxane Gay.
(b) Lisa Gay.
(c) Renee Gray.
(d) Roxanne Gaitskill.

5. How long are babies available for borrowing before they are sent elsewhere?
(a) 9 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Seraphina's father react when she once told him she did not want to be a mother?

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

3. What is the name of the baby Hadley borrows from the library?

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

5. What type of man did Hadley's parents tell her she might be able to marry?

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