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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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 orphanages.
(b) They are sold to wealthy families as servants.
(c) They are dropped off in the middle of nowhere to fend for themselves.
(d) They are euthanized.

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

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

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 sent to pharmaceutical companies.
(c) They are sent to sweatshops.
(d) They are given away to anyone who will take them.

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

14. 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) Work dangerous jobs.
(d) Become nuns.

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 does Hadley do some nights to manage her pain?

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

3. What religious faith was Hadley raised in?

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

5. What did Hadley's parents tell her she could do once she failed her genetic screening?

(see the answer keys)

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