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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Lynn call the condition that Ita has, regarding her leg?

2. Why does Dr. Lynn not send Ita for a roentgenograph?

3. Julia says that if the lesson is not learned, who can you blame?

4. If Dr. Lynn were in charge of the world, what would not happen before the age of 20?

5. How does Julia describe the sounds Delia makes at the end of pushing?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Dr. Lynn gives the cause of the stillbirth, what is she actually saying to Julia?

2. What are two ways that Julia checks vital signs?

3. What is Bridie's reaction to the cafeteria food at the hospital? How does this compare to Julia's response to it?

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

5. How does Julia become the acting ward sister?

6. How does Julia describe what she calls a “weird malady?”

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

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

9. What are Dr. Lynn's areas of medical expertise?

10. Julia is contemplative on her commute home from the hospital in "Brown." Of what does she think?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Honor White is to be an unwed mother for a second time. How is she viewed by Sister Luke? How does Julia's view of her differ? How might Honor feel about her situation? Use details from the story to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Along with medical knowledge of the early twentieth century, there are several mentions of old wives' tales regarding medical care. Give two examples and describe what Julia thinks of them. Why might they continue with these antiquated practices?

Essay Topic 3

In the hospital, there are strict rules and procedures when dealing with patients. Why do these rules exist? Do they seem essential? Are they effective? If so, how? If not, why not?

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