THE HAGUE CONVENTION Quizzes

1. What is the purpose of the Hague Convention?

To gather adoptees together to discuss problems

To gather legislators from various countries together to make international adoption more affordable

To create more transparency in international adoption and stop corruption - thus, protect the childr

All of the above

2. What negative impact has the Hague Convention had on adoptions?

It has slowed the process down

It has created animosity between adoptees and their birth families

It has prevented adoptees from getting their original birth certificates

All of the above

3. Which country is NOT part of the Hague Convention?

China

U.S.

India

Ethiopia

4. Which of the following are other names by which the Hague Convention are known?

The Hague Convention on Protection of Human Rights

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on Childhood Safety

The Hague Abduction Convetion

A & C

B & D

All of the Above

5. Where was the convention held wherein the Hague Convention was finalized?

At the United Nations

In The Netherlands

At the Vatican

At The White House

6. When did the U.S. sign the Hague Convention?

1976

2014

2003

1994

7. What year was the Convention entered into force in the United States?

1994

2003

2008

2015

8. True or False: Those seeking to adopt may receive greater protections if they adopt from a Convention country.

True

False