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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. What problem does the male Nurturer say is still plaguing Claire's son, endangering the possibility of his being assigned to a parental unit?
(a) Poor digestion.
(b) Lack of engagement with others.
(c) Frequent tantrums.
(d) Irregular sleep patterns.

2. What is the process of birthing called in the community?
(a) The Happening.
(b) The Task.
(c) The Duty.
(d) The Blessed Event.

3. When Claire sees the male Nurturer on his bicycle, what does she see that gives her hope regarding his continued involvement with her son?
(a) A child seat attached to his bicycle.
(b) A diaper bag on his shoulder.
(c) A stuffed hippo attached to his bicycle basket.
(d) A spit-up stain on his jacket.

4. What gift does Einar give to Claire once she is well enough to receive gifts?
(a) A rosebush.
(b) A basket of raspberries.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A straw hat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Claire sees the male Nurturer out on his bicycle, how many months has it been since they have seen one another?

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

3. What is the true cause of Claire's memory being triggered when she is making soup in the kitchen with Alys?

4. For what has Alys always yearned?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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