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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Black (Pages 235 - 265).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a reason that Dr. Lynn gives for allowing Juiia to give medicine without a doctor's authority?
(a) Midwives are now considered doctors because of the war.
(b) Julia is given permission to give a limited number of medical treatments, including alcohol, chloroform, or morphine.
(c) Julia is competent.
(d) Dr. Lynn is busy with half a dozen wards.

2. Besides the flu, what other event is causing massive shortages?
(a) World War I.
(b) World War II.
(c) The 30 Years War.
(d) The Civil War.

3. Why is Groyne against women getting the vote?
(a) They are not smart enough.
(b) They would plot against men.
(c) They are too naive.
(d) They do not get drafted and risk dying in war.

4. Why does one of the doctors that Julia and Bridie pass wish he had been arrested?
(a) So he could have a rest.
(b) He wants to feel safe.
(c) He wants a place with better food.
(d) He feels guilty for the crime he committed.

5. How does Mary think babies are born?
(a) Doctors cut them out.
(b) From the mother's rear end.
(c) From the mother's vagina.
(d) From the mother’s belly button.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Mary gives for her lack of childbirth knowledge?

2. Which is NOT one of Dr. Lynn’s areas of expertise?

3. Where does Julia tell Delia her daughter has gone?

4. Why does the thermometer break when Bridie puts it in boiling water?

5. What time of day does Bridie say she hates?

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