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

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

3. Why is Dr. Lynn somewhat concerned for Mary?
(a) She is not fully grown and is poorly nourished.
(b) She has a high fever.
(c) Her baby is breach.
(d) She is not married.

4. What phrase does Bridie say under her breath that makes Julia smile, because it is also Tim's phrase?
(a) Everything's arsewise.
(b) It is was it is.
(c) Everything's gone awry.
(d) All's well that ends well.

5. What were the times that Bridie loved best about the jobs on which the nuns sent her?
(a) When Bridie had nightshift watch.
(b) When Bridie worked as a maid in Dublin.
(c) When Bridie was hired out on a farm.
(d) When Bridie cooked dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A first birth often takes how many hours of pushing, according to Julia?

3. What policing force follows Bridie into the ward?

4. Why did Bridie not last long in service in Dublin?

5. What is the reason Julia gives for why Dr. Lynn comes to help at the hospital?

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