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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Red.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Julia Power?
(a) The narrator and protagonist.
(b) The hospital volunteer.
(c) The junior nurse.
(d) The author of the book.

3. Why does Julia end up delivering Delia’s baby?
(a) Dr. MacAuliffe is too nervous.
(b) No doctor replaces Dr. MacAuliffe.
(c) Julia demands she deliver the baby.
(d) Dr. MacAuliffe is in surgery.

4. What space was used to create the Maternity/Fever ward?
(a) A large lounge.
(b) A classroom.
(c) A gymnasium.
(d) A storage closet.

5. What number pregnancy is Ita Noonan expecting?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the nurses have to bundle the Maternity/Fever ward patients?

2. How does Julia attempt to revive Delia’s baby?

3. How does Julia describe the sounds Delia makes at the end of pushing?

4. What does Julia call the man who died soon after being brought into the hospital by the junior?

5. Those with a serious case of this flu are lacking what feeling?

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