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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. Why does Julia not hurry to clean up the mess after Delia gives birth?
(a) She needs to leave it all as evidence.
(b) She does not know what to do.
(c) She does not want to step between Dr. Lynn and Delia.
(d) She has another emergency.

2. Why does Dr. Prendergast not prescribe aspirin for Ita’s fever?
(a) She is allergic to it.
(b) It has poisoned some patients.
(c) Her fever will resolve itself naturally,
(d) She is already taking high doses of it.

3. How long prior to birth does Dr. Lynn believe Delia’s baby’s heart stopped beating?
(a) Quite a few hours prior.
(b) A few minutes prior.
(c) Several weeks prior.
(d) Several days prior.

4. Why do the nurses have to bundle the Maternity/Fever ward patients?
(a) They must be kept modest.
(b) They are feverish.
(c) There is no chimney for a fire.
(d) There are cracks in the walls.

5. What does Julia call the man who died soon after being brought into the hospital by the junior?
(a) Michael.
(b) Dead Man.
(c) Anonymous.
(d) John Doe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Dr. Lynn not get home much?

2. What does Julia whisper in Bridie's ear to tell a doctor regarding Mary's labor?

3. For whom was Bridie named?

4. What does Groyne call Mrs. White?

5. Why does a Catholic priest speak to Delia?

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