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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to men who fail their genetic screening?
(a) They are sterilized.
(b) They are paired with women who fail their genetic screening.
(c) They are put into forced labor.
(d) They are sent to Iceland.

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

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

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

5. What might some wealthy women do if they do not pass the genetic screening to be allowed to procreate?
(a) They pay to have their screening numbers manipulated.
(b) They undergo genetic repair.
(c) They pay another woman to carry their child.
(d) They adopt.

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

7. Where are women allowed to go to borrow babies in "Graceful Burdens"?
(a) The library.
(b) Other women's homes.
(c) An orphanage.
(d) A daycare center.

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

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

10. Why do some women return their borrowed babies quickly?
(a) They find motherhood too challenging.
(b) They find the emotions of caring for a borrowed baby too much to bear.
(c) They realize they do not like babies.
(d) They run out of food too soon.

11. What did Hadley's parents tell her she could do once she failed her genetic screening?
(a) Get genetic repair.
(b) Find a licensed man willing to procreate with her.
(c) Help raise her siblings.
(d) Move to Iceland.

12. What is another of the four places babies may be sent to when they age out of the lending program?
(a) They are euthanized.
(b) They are given away to anyone who will take them.
(c) They are sent to sweatshops.
(d) They are sent to pharmaceutical companies.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In addition to information on where the baby is from and its name and age what other information is listed about the babies?

4. What is the root of much of the pain Hadley feels in regards to her inability to procreate?

5. What does Hadley hope her parents will do once she moved away from home?

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