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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One village legend says that when Tall Andras had come upon Claire, he had uttered what one word aloud?
(a) Yes.
(b) Her.
(c) Girl.
(d) Mine.

2. In what month of the year does the Ceremony always take place in the community?
(a) June.
(b) December.
(c) January.
(d) February.

3. What is a behavior that Claire's son does NOT display during naptime at the Nurturing Center?
(a) Kicking.
(b) Sucking his thumb.
(c) Shrieking.
(d) Holding his breath.

4. When Jonas is skipped during the Twelves's part of the ceremony, the Chief Elder announces that Jonas is not being assigned, but is instead being what?
(a) Selected.
(b) Plucked.
(c) Chosen.
(d) Picked.

5. What reason does Sophia give Claire for the Nurturing Center staff not wearing nametags?
(a) She says the pins used to affix the nametags could hurt the children.
(b) She says the children are not allowed to know the workers' names.
(c) She says the children are too young to read.
(d) She says the children would grab at them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Claire sees the male Nurturer on his bicycle, what does she see that gives her hope regarding his continued involvement with her son?

3. How many weeks pass between the birth of Claire's Product and the announcement that she has been decertified?

4. How old had Old Benedikt and Alys been the first time they danced?

5. From whom had Alys inherited her carved wooden trunk?

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