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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One: Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Claire visits the Nurturing Center for the last time and reaches for her son as he is playing on the floor?
(a) He bursts into tears.
(b) An announcement comes over the loudspeaker telling Claire to back away.
(c) A worker snatches him away.
(d) He hits her in the face.

2. 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) Boredom.
(b) Peace.
(c) Contentment.
(d) Tranquility.

3. What skill does Dimitri explain is unique to humans?
(a) Drawing.
(b) Contemplating.
(c) Smiling.
(d) Laughing.

4. What assignments are announced during the Twelves's part of the Ceremony?
(a) Their future spouse assignments.
(b) Their job assignments.
(c) Their dwelling assignments.
(d) Their friendship assignments.

5. Though citizens of the community make their way around using only bicycles, large deliveries are transported by what type of vehicle?
(a) Boats.
(b) Coal carts.
(c) Trucks.
(d) Trailers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Claire picks up the biology posters from the school, she meets a former teacher of hers. What subject does this woman teach?

2. The boat worker tells Claire that the boat on which they travel is special due to what quality?

3. Where does Claire's son sleep when the male Nurturer takes him home at night?

4. Though Claire had never volunteered at the Nurturing Center, where had she spent most of her required volunteer time as a child?

5. What reason does Claire give for her son's lack of distress upon her departure?

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