Adoption Terminology Quiz Quizzes

1. An adoptee's biological parents are known as his/her:

natural parents

real parents

birth parents

2. Which is the more appropriate phrasing for a failed adoption?

The expectant mother decided to parent.

The expectant mother kept the baby.

3. When a person who is adopted decides to learn more about his/her biological roots, he/she will

find his/her family

search for his/her birth family

4. When referencing the choice a birth mother made for her baby, it's best to say that she:

gave up her child for adoptio.

placed her child for adoption

put her child up for adoption

5. A couple who is struggling with infertility:

can't have biological children

can't have their own children

6. A woman who is pregnant and considering adoption is called a(n):

Birth mom

Expectant parent

7. Which of the following phrases is most appropriate?

Handicapped child

Special needs child

Child with special needs

8. A person who is adopted should be referred to as his/her parents'

son/daughter

adopted son/adopted daughter