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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 sent to Iceland.
(b) They are sent to work on farms.
(c) The Government will take them.
(d) They are sold to wealthy families as servants.

2. 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 parents' education history.
(d) The names of the baby's parents.

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

4. How old are women when they need to submit to genetic screening in "Graceful Burdens"?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

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

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

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

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

9. 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 knows the people think that her life has no meaning.
(c) She had always dreamed of being a mother.
(d) She is the only one in her family who failed genetic screening.

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

11. 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) Become nuns.
(c) Have babies anyway.
(d) Work dangerous jobs.

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

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

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

15. What is the morning routine for babies at Sidra's work?
(a) They watch tv and are ignored.
(b) They are fed, bathed, and dressed.
(c) They are read to and snuggled before feeding.
(d) They are taught sign language, fed, put to bed.

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

3. How is Sidra described as an employee?

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

5. What is the name of the place where Sidra works?

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