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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Brown .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Julia Power’s ward nurse, whom she replaces?
(a) Sister Eileen.
(b) Sister Finnegan.
(c) Sister Mary.
(d) Sister Luke.

2. What injury has Julia’s brother suffered?
(a) A mutilated face.
(b) War neurosis.
(c) A missing arm.
(d) A broken leg.

3. What is the medical term used for a woman who is having her first child?
(a) Multigravida.
(b) Unigravida.
(c) Pluragravida.
(d) Primigravida.

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

5. Why is it thought good to be a bit distant and professional with patients, according to the medical world in this book?
(a) They will respect you more.
(b) They are uneducated and uncouth.
(c) They will fear you.
(d) They are unworthy of you.

Short Answer Questions

1. What training does the narrator have?

2. Why does Dr. Lynn come to the Maternity/Fever ward in "Red"?

3. What are the five characteristics of many illnesses, as described by Julia?

4. How does Mary think babies are born?

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

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