1. When Claire picks up the biology posters from the school, she meets a former teacher of hers. What subject does this woman teach?
(a) Home Economics.
(b) Science.
(c) Math.
(d) Language.

2. Once the maximum number of Newchildren is reached for the year, there are no more born until after what event?
(a) The summer solstice.
(b) The next Ceremony.
(c) Easter.
(d) New Year's Day.

3. When Claire finds herself trying to analyze her own feelings for the very first time, what adjective does she use to describe the one emotion she has always felt?
(a) Peace.
(b) Contentment.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Tranquility.

4. Sophia tells Claire that the best time for her to come back to see her at the Nurturing Center is during what time?
(a) Indoctrination time.
(b) Play time.
(c) Feeding time.
(d) Nap time.

5. How old is Claire when she gives birth to the Product?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Claire is at lunch and is surprised at her table mate's comment that going into labor causes pain, what word does she tell her table mate had been used within her instruction instead?

2. How does the male Nurturer find out the name of Claire's son?

3. In the recurring dreams Claire has in which she is wearing a leather mask, she always weeps when what event occurs?

4. What information does Claire's nametag contain besides her name?

5. In the recurring dreams Claire has in which she is hiding her son, where does she keep him hidden?

(see the answer key)

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