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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Black (Pages 235 - 265).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does a Catholic priest speak to Delia?
(a) Delia is a Catholic.
(b) The priest wants to convert Delia.
(c) Delia does not want to speak with the Protestant reverend.
(d) The Protestant reverend is ill.

2. What should Julia do for Ita's low blood pressure?
(a) Elevate her feet.
(b) Give her fluids.
(c) Give her aspirin.
(d) Elevate her head.

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

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

5. What is Bridie given instead of the frozen cotton Julia had requested?
(a) Wet moss.
(b) A wet sponge.
(c) Wet flax-tow.
(d) A wet wash cloth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bridie say about the past two days in "Black"?

2. What complication did Ita Noonan have from her previous pregnancy?

3. What is used as thread for Delia's sutures?

4. What does Julia think regarding the arrival of the officials looking for Dr. Lynn?

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

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