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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. The male Nurturer teaches Claire's son to respond in what way whenever Claire says bye-bye?
(a) He teaches him to say bye-bye.
(b) He teaches him to wave.
(c) He teaches him to flap his arms.
(d) He teaches him to whistle.

2. 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 can meditate throughout the birth.
(c) So they will not see their own anatomy.
(d) So they do not see their Products.

3. How many months after his birth does Claire teach her son to say her name aloud?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 11.
(d) 8.

4. 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) A worker snatches him away.
(b) He hits her in the face.
(c) An announcement comes over the loudspeaker telling Claire to back away.
(d) He bursts into tears.

5. The boat worker tells Claire that the boat on which they travel is special due to what quality?
(a) It can generate its own drinking water.
(b) It can go twice as fast as other boats.
(c) It can sail in either the river or the sea.
(d) Its maintenance is being subsidized by the government.

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. What kind of noise is made that summons everyone at the Fish Hatchery to the evening meal?

3. What skill does Dimitri explain is unique to humans?

4. What task does Marie perform on the boat?

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

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