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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Black (Pages 266 - 298).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Julia respond regarding the blood tax of which Groyne speaks?
(a) Women die in war as well as men.
(b) Women are loyal to their nation, just like men.
(c) Women donate blood to save others.
(d) Women have been paying the blood tax since time began.

2. Of what faith is it assumed Dr. Lynn is?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Agnostic.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Atheist.

3. What technique finally works to birth Mary’s baby?
(a) Symphysiotomy.
(b) A pubiotomy.
(c) Walcher’s position.
(d) A c-section.

4. What is the last thing Bridie does before her last breath?
(a) She tells Julia she loves her.
(b) She cries.
(c) She vomits up a great deal of blood.
(d) She coughs.

5. For whom was Bridie named?
(a) Saint Bridget.
(b) Saint Beatrice.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her family's pet bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. If Dr. Lynn were in charge of the world, what would not happen before the age of 20?

2. As Bridie’s eyelids and lips change color in "Back," to what does Julia compare them?

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

4. From where does Julia’s second birthday gift come?

5. What time is actually more perilous to the health of a woman than the week before delivery?

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