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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What religious faith was Hadley raised in?
(a) Mormon.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Christianity.

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

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

5. What is the root of much of the pain Hadley feels in regards to her inability to procreate?
(a) She had always dreamed of being a mother.
(b) She knows the people think that her life has no meaning.
(c) She is the only one in her family who failed genetic screening.
(d) She feels her life has no meaning.

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

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

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

9. 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) Take an IQ test.
(d) Apply for a license.

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

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

12. What is one of the four places babies may be sent to when they age out of the lending program?
(a) The CDC.
(b) They will be adopted.
(c) They are sent to Iceland.
(d) They are put to work in sweatshops.

13. 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 sent to pharmaceutical companies.
(c) They are euthanized.
(d) They are sent to sweatshops.

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

15. 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) A man with a low IQ.
(d) One willing to overlook her failings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hadley do some nights to manage her pain?

2. What is the morning routine for babies at Sidra's work?

3. Where was Hadley raised?

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

5. Why is Sidra told she is perfect for the position of caretaker?

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