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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Seraphina feel her husband is incapable of inspiring anger in her?
(a) He takes care of all the household chores.
(b) He treats her like a queen.
(c) He is not interesting enough.
(d) He can do no wrong.

4. What does Seraphina's husband always seem to think Seraphina may do at any moment?
(a) Run away.
(b) Sing.
(c) Erupt in anger.
(d) Tell a joke.

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

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 type of work does Hadley get after she moves away from home?

3. What do the women who visit Hadley tell her that do?

4. How old is the baby Hadley borrows from the library?

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

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