Quiz pg.171-201

1.) Would you plan to give birth in a way such as the Brendes’?
I would want the mother to give birth in a hospital. I don’t know what the statistics are, but it seems that giving birth without any technical supervision is too risky. I would want to know if something is wrong before the baby comes out instead of finding out after it is too late.
2.) In chapter 17, Sylvan’s brother snickers at Brende. Brende says that Sylvan’s brother thinks he is a free loader. Would you agree with this?
In the book Brende talks more about when he is working when he has help. He doesn’t talk about working by himself as often. Compared to the Minimites that live in the community, Brende is new and still adjusting to the work load. To me it seems he could be a little more productive.

3.) When Brende is at all Sylvan’s, some of the men working there start mocking Brende for his inexperience and perhaps laziness. Do you think the men are just pocking fun at him, or do you think that there is some truth to it?
The men are most likely just poking fun at Brende. They know he grew up and grew accustomed to using technology. With every season comes different jobs and different chores. Brende hasn’t yet reached the point where he knows exactly what to do and when to do it. They can’t expect him to just know what to do.
4.) While Mary was in labor, Brende used the car. Buggies are the only mode of transportation (other than walking) that the Minimites have available. Do you think Brende should be able to use the car in a situation like this?
I think in serious situations such as Brende having a baby, it would be ok to use the car. Mary and Hans’s (the baby)lives sort of depended on Brende using the car. I think it would have been too extreme if he hadn’t used the car. He is only there to see if it is possible to be as happy, if not happier, without all of the technology.