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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 does Julia name Honor’s baby?
(a) John.
(b) Clifford.
(c) Patrick.
(d) Barnabas.

2. How does Groyne annoy Julia?
(a) He is very quiet and awkward.
(b) He is mean to her.
(c) He fancies himself a singer and makes up euphemisms for death.
(d) He smells bad.

3. What is the reason Bridie gives for wanting to stay with Julia after she donated blood?
(a) Bridie needs to keep an eye on Julia, doctor's orders.
(b) Bridie is lost.
(c) Julia is not feeling well.
(d) Bridie is nervous to go back to the home.

4. Why is it thought good to be a bit distant and professional with patients, according to the medical world in this book?
(a) They are uneducated and uncouth.
(b) They are unworthy of you.
(c) They will fear you.
(d) They will respect you more.

5. A first birth often takes how many hours of pushing, according to Julia?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the narrator not allowed to ride her bike to work?

2. What is NOT a reason that Dr. Lynn gives for allowing Juiia to give medicine without a doctor's authority?

3. What is expected of Catholics to do on All Souls’ Day, according to this story?

4. Why is Dr. Lynn somewhat concerned for Mary?

5. What is the reason Julia gives for why Dr. Lynn comes to help at the hospital?

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