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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. 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?
(a) A penny father.
(b) A farm father.
(c) A weekend father.
(d) A holiday father.

2. What films does Julia describe to Bridie?
(a) Every Mary Pickford film Julia had seen.
(b) The films that Julia thought Bridie would like.
(c) Julia's favorite Mary Pickford flims.
(d) Julia's favorite silent films.

3. What does Bridie say about the past two days in "Black"?
(a) They were fun.
(b) They were scary.
(c) They are the best days she has ever had.
(d) They were similar to most other days.

4. From where does Julia’s second birthday gift come?
(a) Italy.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) Portugal.

5. What does Dr. Lynn suspect is the cause of death for Delia’s baby?
(a) Influenza.
(b) A heart murmur.
(c) Placenta previa.
(d) The cord was wrapped around her neck and strangled her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Julia and Bridie end up on the roof in "Black"?

2. After Bridie told her story in "Black," how does she describe herself?

3. A first birth often takes how many hours of pushing, according to Julia?

4. What causes Julia concern, more so than Ita's bluing nail beds?

5. What is a symptom of delirium mentioned by Julia?

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