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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sensation does Julia mention is turned off in her, while she was at work?
(a) Fear.
(b) Tiredness.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Smell.

2. What should Julia do for Ita's low blood pressure?
(a) Elevate her head.
(b) Elevate her feet.
(c) Give her fluids.
(d) Give her aspirin.

3. What is the general attitude about first time mothers by young doctors, according to Julia?
(a) They should allow their intuition to guide them.
(b) They cannot deliver without medical intervention.
(c) They easily give birth.
(d) They will need cesarean sections.

4. What does Dr. MacAuliffe finally prescribe for Delia for her pain?
(a) Narcotics.
(b) Chloroform.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Aspirin.

5. What complication did Ita Noonan have from her previous pregnancy?
(a) Diastasis recti.
(b) A heart conditon.
(c) Uterine prolapse.
(d) A swollen, hard, cold leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bridie given instead of the frozen cotton Julia had requested?

2. How long prior to birth does Dr. Lynn believe Delia’s baby’s heart stopped beating?

3. What is a symptom of delirium mentioned by Julia?

4. What story does one of the cooks give Bridie for the cause of the flu?

5. Of what faith is it assumed Dr. Lynn is?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Red," how long has it been since England has had a general election? When do they plan to have another one?

2. What is done with Delia's stilborn baby's body? Why is it not an issue, according to Julia?

3. Honor White is the newest patient to the ward at the end of "Brown." What is known about her personal history?

4. How does Julia become the acting ward sister?

5. How does Julia feel about her own physical appearance after Delia’s delivery? Why might she feel this way?

6. Why does Julia believe that Dr. Lynn is coming into the hospital to help out of the kindness of her heart?

7. What is the dichotomy that is Dr. Lynn, regarding her work and passions?

8. Dr. Lynn performs an autopsy on Ita. How is Julia affected by it?

9. What does Tim do to surprise Julia for her birthday? How does this affect her and why?

10. What are two of Groyne's euphemisms for death? What does Julia think of them?

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