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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another of the four places babies may be sent to when they age out of the lending program?
(a) They are sold to wealthy families as servants.
(b) The Government will take them.
(c) They are sent to Iceland.
(d) They are sent to work on farms.

2. What are some of the things that women who accept their lot in life do when they are deemed unsuitable for procreation?
(a) Become nuns.
(b) Work dangerous jobs.
(c) Work as nannies.
(d) Have babies anyway.

3. What does Hadley hope her parents will do once she moved away from home?
(a) Visit her.
(b) Ask her to move home.
(c) Send her money.
(d) Stop talking to her.

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

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

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

7. What does Hadley do some nights to manage her pain?
(a) She goes to a bar and drinks.
(b) She prays.
(c) She writes about her experience.
(d) She meditates.

8. What does a woman deemed suitable for procreation need to do when she wants to have a baby?
(a) Begin a very specific exercise routine.
(b) Eat the required diet for 6 months before she can procreate.
(c) Apply for a license.
(d) Take an IQ test.

9. What type of man did Hadley's parents tell her she might be able to marry?
(a) One unwilling to submit to government control.
(b) A man of God.
(c) One willing to overlook her failings.
(d) A man with a low IQ.

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

11. Where does Hadley move after failing her genetic screening?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) Omaha.
(d) Duluth.

12. Where was Hadley raised?
(a) Utah.
(b) Wyoming.
(c) Idaho.
(d) Nebraska.

13. What is the name of the place where Sidra works?
(a) The CDC.
(b) Nebraska Nannie's Incorporated.
(c) Omaha Public Library.
(d) Omaha Baby Lending, Inc.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How long are babies available for borrowing before they are sent elsewhere?

5. What happens to men who fail their genetic screening?

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