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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Black (Pages 235 - 265).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Liam, Tim’s friend, die?
(a) He was shot in the throat.
(b) He died from influenza.
(c) He got shot in the leg, and the wound got infected.
(d) He got caught up in barbed wire.

2. Why does one of the doctors that Julia and Bridie pass wish he had been arrested?
(a) So he could have a rest.
(b) He wants to feel safe.
(c) He feels guilty for the crime he committed.
(d) He wants a place with better food.

3. How much was Bridie paid, when the home sent her out to work?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A farthing.
(c) Half a pound.
(d) Five shillings.

4. What is a roentgenograph?
(a) A thermometer.
(b) A stethoscope.
(c) A cat scan.
(d) An X-ray.

5. Who is Miss Ffrench-Mullen?
(a) Dr. Lynn's dear friend with whom she lives.
(b) Bridie's old friend from school.
(c) Julia's good friend.
(d) Dr. Lynn's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julia tie near Mary’s head for help during labor?

2. When a local family would request a child for the weekend, the child would receive sweets or pennies for doing what was requested by the father?

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

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

5. What is the Gaelic term Dr. Lynn uses when describing herself and others who were protesting the previous spring against the plan to extend conscription to Ireland?

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