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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 old was Bridie when she was first given a young charge?
(a) 20.
(b) 8 or 9.
(c) 18.
(d) 14 or 15.

2. How did Liam, Tim’s friend, die?
(a) He got shot in the leg, and the wound got infected.
(b) He was shot in the throat.
(c) He died from influenza.
(d) He got caught up in barbed wire.

3. What does Groyne say when he sees that Bridie has died?
(a) Ah, not the Sweeney girl.
(b) He prays for her.
(c) He begins to sing.
(d) He says one of his usual euphemisms.

4. What is the Gaelic term Dr. Lynn uses when describing herself and others who were protesting the previous spring against the plan to extend conscription to Ireland?
(a) Sinn Féiners.
(b) Madainn mhath.
(c) Failte.
(d) Go raibh maith agat.

5. Ita's nail beds are starting to turn bluish. What might be the cause?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Cyanosis.
(c) Bruising.
(d) Her work at the ammunitions factory.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Julia name Honor’s baby?

3. What training does the narrator have?

4. What happened if the children linked arms at the school, according to Bridie?

5. What does Julia do to honor the death of Delia's baby?

(see the answer key)

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