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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 type of thread would Dr. Lynn have preferred to use on Delia’s sutures?
(a) Flax-tow.
(b) Cat gut.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Silk.

2. How does Julia attempt to revive Delia’s baby?
(a) She does not try to revive her.
(b) By slapping her on the back.
(c) By doing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
(d) She shakes her.

3. After Delia wakes from the sedative, why does Julia want to get her up in a seated position?
(a) So she can dress her.
(b) So her uterus could drain.
(c) So she can let her know what has happened to her and her baby.
(d) So she could feed her.

4. What happens that makes Julia realize Bridie has the grippe?
(a) She gulps down the baptismal water.
(b) She sneezes ten times in a row.
(c) She says she does not feel well.
(d) She has a fever.

5. Why does Julia suggest she and Bridie go on the roof?
(a) For a bit of air.
(b) For a cup of tea.
(c) For a chat.
(d) For a short nap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Delia to hemorrhage?

2. In whose bed does Julia put Bridie?

3. Why does Dr. Prendergast not prescribe aspirin for Ita’s fever?

4. In "Black," who does Julia give as an example for who haunts her?

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

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