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

2. What is the name of the male Nurturer's son?
(a) Stan.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Paul.
(d) Jonas.

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

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

5. What is the only way to escape the village's boundaries once the winding path up the cliff ends?
(a) One must scale the sheer rock wall.
(b) One must sacrifice the life of a living animal.
(c) One must call upon the Trademaster for help.
(d) One must pray to the heavens for mercy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many months after his birth does Claire teach her son to say her name aloud?

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

3. What occasion had prompted the community to perform the Ceremony of Loss a few years before the events of the narrative?

4. Claire's older brother had been selected to work in what department within the community?

5. What task does Marie perform on the boat?

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