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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. When asked if she went bathing in the sea, what is Bridie's response?
(a) Yes, they frequently bathed in the sea.
(b) No, they went down to the water and back for exercise.
(c) No, they were not allowed outside.
(d) Yes, they were allowed just that one time.

2. Why does a tear drop onto Julia’s skirt near the beginning of "Blue" on her birthday?
(a) She is in pain.
(b) She just chopped onions.
(c) Tim’s cooking is delicious.
(d) Her brother loves her.

3. When Julia gives Bridie her watch, she is still holding onto a chain, which she calls what?
(a) A taut umbilicus.
(b) A tight rope.
(c) A link of friendship.
(d) A strong lifeline.

4. Why can Dr. Lynn not get home much?
(a) She is too busy at the hospital.
(b) The influenza and the police.
(c) She worries about bringing the flu to her family.
(d) The tram does not run close enough to her home.

5. What does Julia tie near Mary’s head for help during labor?
(a) A bell.
(b) A long towel.
(c) An IV bag.
(d) Her Rosary beads.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the poem end that Julia has in her head as she wakes in "Blue"?

2. Who is Miss Ffrench-Mullen?

3. After Bridie told her story in "Black," how does she describe herself?

4. What is Julia’s response to Mary, when she asks if labor will be much longer?

5. What holiday does Sister Luke remind everyone is celebrated on the first of November?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the reasons Bridie gives for why her days at the hospital are the very best days of her life?

4. What does Julia realize will happen, regarding Bridie, once the hospital goes back to normal?

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

6. What is Sister Luke's response when Julia asks if the unwed mothers may take their babies home?

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

8. In "Black" (Pages 235-265), what does Julia think about the line on the propaganda poster regarding lying down for a fortnight?

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

10. What is Julia's response to herself when she wonders how life will ever get back to normal after the pandemic?

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