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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Black (Pages 266 - 298).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julia have Mary do to try to speed up labor in "Red"?
(a) Squats.
(b) Deep breathing.
(c) Walk around her cot.
(d) Convalesce.

2. In "Black," who does Julia give as an example for who haunts her?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Eileen Divine.
(c) Mrs. White's boy.
(d) Ita Noonan.

3. What is the Gaelic term Dr. Lynn uses when describing herself and others who were protesting the previous spring against the plan to extend conscription to Ireland?
(a) Sinn Féiners.
(b) Failte.
(c) Go raibh maith agat.
(d) Madainn mhath.

4. If Dr. Lynn were in charge of the world, what would not happen before the age of 20?
(a) Medical school.
(b) Whelping.
(c) Marriage.
(d) University.

5. How did Julia’s mother die?
(a) From a heart attack.
(b) From the flu.
(c) Giving birth to her brother.
(d) In a car accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Bridie gives for wanting to stay with Julia after she donated blood?

2. What is the general attitude about first time mothers by young doctors, according to Julia?

3. This is the term for fluid leaking into the tissues?

4. What does Julia name Honor’s baby?

5. What does Groyne say when he sees that Bridie has died?

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