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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 holiday honors the church penitent—the holy souls in purgatory?
(a) The Ascension.
(b) The Feast of All Souls.
(c) All Saints Day.
(d) Yom Kippur.

2. How does Julia react when Bridie kisses her?
(a) She screams.
(b) She kisses her back.
(c) She kisses her quickly and moves away.
(d) She backs away from her.

3. What does Julia think regarding the arrival of the officials looking for Dr. Lynn?
(a) The welfare of her patients come first, and politics would just have to wait.
(b) She would look for Dr. Lynn and encourage her to turn herself in.
(c) Julia is glad the men have arrived, as Dr. Lynn worries her.
(d) The welfare of the country comes first.

4. Has Julia ever believed the future was inscribed for each of us the day we were born?
(a) Yes, but rarely.
(b) Yes, sometimes.
(c) No, never.
(d) Yes, always.

5. When asked if she went bathing in the sea, what is Bridie's response?
(a) No, they went down to the water and back for exercise.
(b) Yes, they were allowed just that one time.
(c) Yes, they frequently bathed in the sea.
(d) No, they were not allowed outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Groyne against women getting the vote?

2. What films does Julia describe to Bridie?

3. What is expected of Catholics to do on All Souls’ Day, according to this story?

4. How much was Bridie paid, when the home sent her out to work?

5. What were the times that Bridie loved best about the jobs on which the nuns sent her?

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