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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. 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) It is was it is.
(d) All's well that ends well.

2. What is the reason Bridie gives for wanting to stay with Julia after she donated blood?
(a) Bridie needs to keep an eye on Julia, doctor's orders.
(b) Bridie is lost.
(c) Bridie is nervous to go back to the home.
(d) Julia is not feeling well.

3. What is used as thread for Delia's sutures?
(a) Cat gut.
(b) Polyester.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Silk.

4. Although her temperature is down a degree, what does Dr. Lynn report about Ita?
(a) Her pulse and respirations were higher.
(b) She was more delirious.
(c) Her coloring is worse.
(d) Her leg is more swollen.

5. What is expected of Catholics to do on All Souls’ Day, according to this story?
(a) Fast.
(b) Say ten Hail Marys.
(c) Visit a graveyard.
(d) Say the novenas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Lynn come to the Maternity/Fever ward in "Red"?

2. Who is Julia Power’s ward nurse, whom she replaces?

3. Why does Julia not wear a mask?

4. How does the poem end that Julia has in her head as she wakes in "Blue"?

5. What should Julia do for Ita's low blood pressure?

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