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

2. How old was Bridie when she was first given a young charge?
(a) 20.
(b) 8 or 9.
(c) 18.
(d) 14 or 15.

3. Why did Bridie not last long in service in Dublin?
(a) Bridie had a hard time getting around Dublin.
(b) Bridie did not make a very good cleaning lady.
(c) The lady sent her back, because she had a lip on her.
(d) Bridie was frequently late to work and was fired.

4. How much was Bridie paid, when the home sent her out to work?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Half a pound.
(c) A farthing.
(d) Five shillings.

5. What is Julia’s response when Bridie asks how many pushes it takes?
(a) There is no rule.
(b) Not many.
(c) An hour or two of pushes.
(d) Five to Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Dr. Lynn to turn herself in?

2. Has Julia ever believed the future was inscribed for each of us the day we were born?

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

4. What does Julia tie near Mary’s head for help during labor?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the reasons that Bridie and the other children were beaten?

2. Why does Julia take the risk and let Mary's baby nurse?

3. What does Julia do to relieve some of Mary's labor pains?

4. Towards the end of "Black" (Pages 235-265), why does Julia feel so festive and in such a good mood?

5. How does Julia react to Bridie's kiss? Why does she react this way?

6. What does Julia say to Bridie regarding Bridie's helpfulness in "Blue"?

7. What details does Julia miss that reveal that Mary's husband is abusive?

8. Why does Julia somewhat regret standing up to Sister Luke?

9. What does Dr. Lynn prescribe Mary, when she is in the pushing phase for pain? What warning does she give Julia and why?

10. Why does Julia not tell Tim where she bought his motorcycle?

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