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

2. Why can Dr. Lynn not get home much?
(a) She is too busy at the hospital.
(b) The tram does not run close enough to her home.
(c) The influenza and the police.
(d) She worries about bringing the flu to her family.

3. What does Bridie mean when she says that Delia is as well off?
(a) Delia is as well off as she can be, as she has Julia as her nurse.
(b) Delia is as well off as anyone at this time.
(c) Delia is better off without the baby, as she did not want a third child yet.
(d) Delia was fortunate to not have severe flu symptoms.

4. What does Dr. Lynn prescribe for Mary, so she could rest?
(a) Chloral.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Aspirin.
(d) Morphine.

5. When Bridie was no hand at knitting Aran jumpers or embroidering vestments, on what duty was she put?
(a) Novenas.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Farmwork.
(d) Cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What composer is Dr. Lynn listening to on her gramophone in "Blue"?

2. What has happened to Ita's arm from the flu?

3. What does Dr. Lynn call the condition that Ita has, regarding her leg?

4. What is used as thread for Delia's sutures?

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

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