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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does one of the cooks give Bridie for the cause of the flu?
(a) Fish ate dead soldiers, became infected, and then were eaten by people.
(b) Bats were infected and then eaten by people.
(c) God is punishing them all.
(d) The flu virus was created in a science lab.

2. Why does Julia not hurry to clean up the mess after Delia gives birth?
(a) She needs to leave it all as evidence.
(b) She does not want to step between Dr. Lynn and Delia.
(c) She does not know what to do.
(d) She has another emergency.

3. Why does Dr. Lynn open the top window all the way?
(a) The room smells.
(b) It is a beautiful day outside.
(c) Fresh air is very important.
(d) The room is warm.

4. How does Groyne annoy Julia?
(a) He is very quiet and awkward.
(b) He smells bad.
(c) He fancies himself a singer and makes up euphemisms for death.
(d) He is mean to her.

5. Why do the nurses have to bundle the Maternity/Fever ward patients?
(a) They are feverish.
(b) They must be kept modest.
(c) There is no chimney for a fire.
(d) There are cracks in the walls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does a Catholic priest speak to Delia?

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

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

4. What is the general attitude about first time mothers by young doctors, according to Julia?

5. Why does Julia end up delivering Delia’s baby?

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