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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. What does Bridie tell Julia her job is, her fight?
(a) To create a home for babies and their mothers.
(b) To save babies and their mothers.
(c) To adopt babies.
(d) To bear babies.

2. 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?
(a) Go raibh maith agat.
(b) Madainn mhath.
(c) Sinn Féiners.
(d) Failte.

3. What is used as thread for Delia's sutures?
(a) Polyester.
(b) Cat gut.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Silk.

4. When Ita starts convulsing, why does Julia say they should not put a spoon in her mouth?
(a) It could break her jaw.
(b) She could swallow it.
(c) It could smash her teeth.
(d) She could choke on it.

5. What should help reduce Delia’s milk supply?
(a) A breast pump.
(b) An herbal tea.
(c) Peppermint.
(d) A chest binder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Julia’s response to Mary, when she asks if labor will be much longer?

2. What sensation does Julia mention is turned off in her, while she was at work?

3. What is the reason Julia gives for why Dr. Lynn comes to help at the hospital?

4. What story does one of the cooks give Bridie for the cause of the flu?

5. What is the translation of the song Dr. Lynn listens to that is called Liebestod?

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