1. How does Groyne annoy Julia?
(a) He is very quiet and awkward.
(b) He is mean to her.
(c) He fancies himself a singer and makes up euphemisms for death.
(d) He smells bad.

2. What term does Julia give for Delia’s baby, who is born dead?
(a) A dead baby.
(b) Toes up.
(c) A stilborn.
(d) A still.

3. What is in the first birthday box for Julia?
(a) Four chocolate chip cookies.
(b) Four Belgian truffles.
(c) Four Italian cannolis.
(d) Four French macaroons.

4. What does Julia call the man who died soon after being brought into the hospital by the junior?
(a) Dead Man.
(b) Anonymous.
(c) John Doe.
(d) Michael.

5. 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 fear you.
(b) They are uneducated and uncouth.
(c) They will respect you more.
(d) They are unworthy of you.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does a woman have to do housework and mind the little ones to work off the costs of staying at the mother-and-baby house, if she hasn’t been able to pay?

2. What phrase does Bridie say under her breath that makes Julia smile, because it is also Tim's phrase?

3. Why is Ita Noonan’s hair cut?

4. When Ita starts convulsing, why does Julia say they should not put a spoon in her mouth?

5. What holiday honors the church penitent—the holy souls in purgatory?

(see the answer key)

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