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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Chapters 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the male Nurturer give for not telling Claire her son's name?
(a) He says he would get in big trouble if he told anyone.
(b) He says that it is too hard to pronounce.
(c) He says he does not want her to get attached.
(d) He says that he has forgotten it.

2. For what reason does Claire decide not to try to take her son out of the Nurturing Center during her second visit?
(a) She knows she would be killed for her actions.
(b) She does not want to alarm the male Nurturer.
(c) She notices he has a security bracelet on his ankle.
(d) She knows she would be exiled for her actions.

3. What information does Claire's nametag contain besides her name?
(a) Her age.
(b) Her blood type.
(c) The words Hatchery Assistant.
(d) Her status as a former Birthmother.

4. Why are the Vessels given blindfolds as they go into labor?
(a) So they will not see the faces of the midwives.
(b) So they will not see their own anatomy.
(c) So they do not see their Products.
(d) So they can meditate throughout the birth.

5. Though Claire had never volunteered at the Nurturing Center, where had she spent most of her required volunteer time as a child?
(a) At the local farm.
(b) At the library.
(c) At the high school.
(d) At the Childcare Center.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dimitri tells the Fish Hatchery workers that a healthy diet does not include what?

2. A community citizen is given his or her own dwelling only after what event occurs?

3. How many Newchildren are allowed to be born each year within the community?

4. Why do the children in the schoolyard gaze curiously at Claire when she is on her way to the Fish Hatchery?

5. At what age had Claire been selected as a Birthmother?

(see the answer key)

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