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

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

3. What are the five characteristics of many illnesses, as described by Julia?
(a) Exposure, inoculation, interference, physical therapy, and convalescence.
(b) Exposure, incubation, invasion, defervescence, and convalescence.
(c) Exposure, incubation, invasion, medication, and convalescence.
(d) Inoculation, exposure, incubation, invasion, and convalescence.

4. What injury has Julia’s brother suffered?
(a) War neurosis.
(b) A missing arm.
(c) A mutilated face.
(d) A broken leg.

5. When Ita starts convulsing, why does Julia say they should not put a spoon in her mouth?
(a) It could break her jaw.
(b) She could choke on it.
(c) It could smash her teeth.
(d) She could swallow it.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What time of day does Bridie say she hates?

4. When is a pregnancy considered viable, according to Julia?

5. Why is Dr. Lynn satisfied with the type of thread she used for Delia's sutures?

(see the answer key)

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