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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. When Honor White is whispering the Rosary, how does Julia describe the way she is gripping each bead?
(a) The way a drowning woman might a life preserver.
(b) With animal strength.
(c) Like her life depended on it.
(d) Out of such desperation.

2. Why does Dr. Lynn not send Ita for a roentgenograph?
(a) It would show if she had any broken bones.
(b) It would show how high her temperature is but not how to lower it.
(c) It would show if she had a heart condition but not how to treat it.
(d) it would show her chest congestion but not how to heal it.

3. What has happened to Ita's arm from the flu?
(a) It is slightly palsied.
(b) It is ashy.
(c) It is black.
(d) It is white and swollen.

4. Why does Dr. Lynn not prescribe chloroform for Mary?
(a) It could suppress contractions.
(b) It could cause an allergic reaction.
(c) It could increase contractions.
(d) It could make her too sleepy.

5. What sensation does Julia mention is turned off in her, while she was at work?
(a) Fear.
(b) Smell.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Tiredness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julia compare to ringing a church bell?

2. How does Julia respond regarding the blood tax of which Groyne speaks?

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

4. What is the reason Bridie gives for wanting to stay with Julia after she donated blood?

5. How does kissing and talking to Bridie make Julia feel?

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