1. Claire decides that if someone in authority tries to force her to take pills, she will do what before she gives up the love she feels for her son?
(a) Kill someone.
(b) Banish herself.
(c) Die.
(d) Escape.

2. At what age had Claire been selected as a Birthmother?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

3. When Jeanette mentions that everyone liked her father, she says he had been quiet, but what?
(a) Nice.
(b) Forceful.
(c) Compliant.
(d) Accommodating.

4. How does the male Nurturer find out the name of Claire's son?
(a) He uses a magnifying class to examine the infant's name tattoo.
(b) He asks Claire her son's name.
(c) He sneaks into the office and looks at the records.
(d) He writes to the Records Office.

5. What item is NOT included in the letter sent to parental units being assigned a Newchild?
(a) Descriptions of personality traits.
(b) Discipline reminders.
(c) Feeding information.
(d) Health data.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What class had Claire and Sophia been in together at school?

3. What is the process of birthing called in the community?

4. What label is affixed to the door that Claire finally sees Jonas enter the day she follows him?

5. What problem does the male Nurturer say is still plaguing Claire's son, endangering the possibility of his being assigned to a parental unit?

(see the answer key)

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