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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. Why doesn't Dave come to the hospital?
(a) He doesn't care about his child.
(b) He is angry with Catherine.
(c) He has no way to get to the hospital.
(d) He prefers to work.

2. Why aren't Catherine and Liz able to study the geography of the island?
(a) Their agendas.
(b) Not enough money.
(c) Too drunk to do the work.
(d) The weather.

3. What does Liz do to try and reassure Catherine about her performance?
(a) Squeezes her arm.
(b) Wipes the tears from her face.
(c) Puts Catherine's head on her shoulder.
(d) Hugs her tight.

4. How does the nurse help Catherine with the pain?
(a) She has her continue to walk.
(b) She rubs her back and tells her to relax.
(c) She gives her a shot.
(d) She rubs her hand.

5. Who are many of Catherine's memories tied to?
(a) Father.
(b) Music Teacher.
(c) Mother.
(d) Granny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What complaint does Catherine have when she goes to the doctor?

2. The day after she gives birth, Catherine is struck by what realization she makes about her daughter?

3. What does Dave do for a living?

4. What does Catherine want to learn how to do?

5. Why does Catherine sound drunk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comparison does Catherine make between the suckling of a baby and her music?

2. What does Liz almost quiz Catherine about and why?

3. What is Catherine working on that she remembered learning from her Granny Boyd.

4. What names had Catherine and Dave chosen for their child?

5. What does Catherine remember happening between her and her parents and what does she do because of it during her postgraduate year in Glasgow?

6. How does Catherine describe Dave's work and how does she feel about it?

7. What happens when Catherine and Cranny are sewing or making hot water for tea?

8. What does Catherine realize about the celebration of birth through music?

9. How does Catherine say she feels throughout her pregnancy?

10. How does Catherine's father react to the news that she won't be coming home for Christmas and how does Catherine react to him?

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