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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. What composer is Dr. Lynn listening to on her gramophone in "Blue"?
(a) Bach.
(b) Wagner.
(c) Mendelssohn.
(d) Tchaikovsky.

2. When Bridie was no hand at knitting Aran jumpers or embroidering vestments, on what duty was she put?
(a) Farmwork.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Novenas.
(d) Cooking.

3. Why is Groyne against women getting the vote?
(a) They are not smart enough.
(b) They would plot against men.
(c) They are too naive.
(d) They do not get drafted and risk dying in war.

4. From where does Julia’s second birthday gift come?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Portugal.

5. What does Dr. Prendergast prescribe for Ita to calm her?
(a) Aspirin.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) A sedative.
(d) Castor oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Groyne call Mrs. White?

2. Julia says that if a lesson is not taught right or at all, who can you blame?

3. Why does Dr. MacAuliffe leave before delivering Delia’s baby?

4. Why is the narrator not allowed to ride her bike to work?

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

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