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

2. Why does Dr. Lynn not prescribe chloroform for Mary?

3. Who is Julia Power?

4. What should Julia do for Ita's low blood pressure?

5. What is the general attitude about first time mothers by young doctors, according to Julia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two examples given at the beginning of "Red" that there is disease in the city?

2. What is the purpose for all the posted signs throughout the novel?

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

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

5. How did Julia receive her nurses training, and how long has Julia worked as a nurse?

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

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

8. Why does Julia quickly remove the thermometer from Ita's mouth and place the thermometer in her armpit?

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

10. What are four nicknames given for the deadly influenza pandemic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Lynn is both a doctor and a rebel. She both heals and wounds. What reasons does she give for promoting violence? Do you believe this is sufficient? Why or why not? Does Julia feel the reasons she gives are sufficient? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the story, what happens to Dr. Lynn? Did you expect this to happen? Why or why not? Does this affect the plot? Why or why not? How might this affect Julia, in future events beyond the story?

Essay Topic 3

A great deal of medical terms are used throughout this book. What are at least three terms used? What are their meanings? Why might the author choose to use medical terminology? How does it affect the story and the reader's experience?

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