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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. After Bridie told her story in "Black," how does she describe herself?
(a) Refreshed.
(b) Cleansed.
(c) Sinful.
(d) Dirty.

2. Why does Julia not hurry to clean up the mess after Delia gives birth?
(a) She does not know what to do.
(b) She needs to leave it all as evidence.
(c) She does not want to step between Dr. Lynn and Delia.
(d) She has another emergency.

3. What does Bridie tell Julia her job is, her fight?
(a) To create a home for babies and their mothers.
(b) To bear babies.
(c) To save babies and their mothers.
(d) To adopt babies.

4. Why is Dr. Lynn satisfied with the type of thread she used for Delia's sutures?
(a) They would dissolve on their own.
(b) They were easy to use.
(c) They make a clean, neat stitch.
(d) They are easy to remove.

5. What time of day does Bridie say she hates?
(a) Early mornings.
(b) Old evenings.
(c) Early afternoons.
(d) Old afternoons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last thing Bridie does before her last breath?

2. When a local family would request a child for the weekend, the child would receive sweets or pennies for doing what was requested by the father?

3. Since this is Honor’s second pregnancy out of wedlock, how long will she have to stay at the mother-and-baby house?

4. Why do Julia and Bridie end up on the roof in "Black"?

5. What are the five characteristics of many illnesses, as described by Julia?

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