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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 do the Irish think about family planning measures?
(a) It is good after one already has five or more children.
(b) They are an appropriate option if one wanted a small family.
(c) It is unmentionable and illegal.
(d) They use them regularly.

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

3. What does Julia use to check fetal heartbeats?
(a) The stethoscope.
(b) A microscope.
(c) A fetal heart monitor.
(d) The ear trumpet.

4. After Bridie told her story in "Black," how does she describe herself?
(a) Cleansed.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Refreshed.
(d) Sinful.

5. In what does Julia put Delia's stillborn baby?
(a) A crib.
(b) A shoebox.
(c) A casket.
(d) A bag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julia have Mary do to try to speed up labor in "Red"?

2. Why does Julia suggest she and Bridie go on the roof?

3. What technique finally works to birth Mary’s baby?

4. What happened to Eileen Divine?

5. What does Tim get on as Julia mounts her bicycle in "Blue"?

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