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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. Why is Ita Noonan’s hair cut?
(a) To lower her fever.
(b) All patients have their hair cut.
(c) She has lice.
(d) Her hair is greasy.

2. Why does Julia not send Bridie to Admitting?
(a) Bridie would be sent home.
(b) Bridie might have to hang around for hours.
(c) Bridie might end up in a different ward.
(d) Bridie would not make it up to Admitting.

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

4. 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 unworthy of you.
(c) They are uneducated and uncouth.
(d) They will fear you.

5. What does Julia do to try to make breathing easier for Bridie?
(a) Julia rolls her over onto her stomach.
(b) Julia grabs a wedge-shaped bedrest to help prop Bridie up.
(c) Julia opens up the windows wider.
(d) Julia gives her oxygen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Julia concern, more so than Ita's bluing nail beds?

2. With whom does Julia live?

3. Where do Julia and Bridie plan on sleeping in the hospital?

4. What does Julia call the man who died soon after being brought into the hospital by the junior?

5. How did the home in which Bridie lived handle the fact that so many of the children had accidents in the night?

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