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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. Where is Dr. Lynn to turn herself in?
2. How long does a woman have to do housework and mind the little ones to work off the costs of staying at the mother-and-baby house, if she hasn’t been able to pay?
3. What does Bridie believe is wrong with the blood orange?
4. What does Julia whisper in Bridie's ear to tell a doctor regarding Mary's labor?
5. When Honor White is whispering the Rosary, how does Julia describe the way she is gripping each bead?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Julia avoid asking Mary if she is ready to push?
2. Why does Dr. Lynn listen to classical music on her gramophone?
3. What are some of the reasons that Bridie and the other children were beaten?
4. Why does Julia take the risk and let Mary's baby nurse?
5. What does Julia do to relieve some of Mary's labor pains?
6. Why does Julia not tell Tim where she bought his motorcycle?
7. In "Black" (Pages 235-265), what does Julia think about the line on the propaganda poster regarding lying down for a fortnight?
8. What does Dr. Lynn prescribe Mary, when she is in the pushing phase for pain? What warning does she give Julia and why?
9. What does Julia say to Bridie regarding Bridie's helpfulness in "Blue"?
10. What is Sister Luke's response when Julia asks if the unwed mothers may take their babies home?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are many propaganda signs posted around the city, Describe these signs. What is the purpose of these signs? Do you think the citizens benefit from them? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Dr. Lynn performs an autopsy purposely without the family’s permission. Why does she do this? Would the family have agreed to one, based on what you know about the characters and culture? Did Dr. Lynn make the right choice? Why or why not?
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