1. Why does Julia not hurry to clean up the mess after Delia gives birth?
(a) She needs to leave it all as evidence.
(b) She has another emergency.
(c) She does not want to step between Dr. Lynn and Delia.
(d) She does not know what to do.

2. Julia says that if the lesson is not learned, who can you blame?
(a) The student.
(b) The teacher.
(c) The administration.
(d) The school.

3. How long prior to birth does Dr. Lynn believe Delia’s baby’s heart stopped beating?
(a) A few minutes prior.
(b) Quite a few hours prior.
(c) Several weeks prior.
(d) Several days prior.

4. What is the translation of the song Dr. Lynn listens to that is called Liebestod?
(a) Love and life.
(b) Love and death at the same moment.
(c) Lovely life.
(d) Freeing death.

5. Why is Dr. Lynn satisfied with the type of thread she used for Delia's sutures?
(a) They would dissolve on their own.
(b) They were easy to use.
(c) They are easy to remove.
(d) They make a clean, neat stitch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since Julia has reservations about what they might be filling up the sausages with these days, what does she decide to have for breakfast instead in "Blue"?

2. From where does Julia’s second birthday gift come?

3. When Ita starts convulsing, why does Julia say they should not put a spoon in her mouth?

4. What phrase does Bridie say under her breath that makes Julia smile, because it is also Tim's phrase?

5. What does Bridie mean by the term nurse-child?

(see the answer key)

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