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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. When Julia asks Bridie to tell her anything she remembers from the home, how does Bridie respond?
(a) Bridie does not remember much.
(b) Bridie remembers it all.
(c) Bridie remembers bits and pieces.
(d) Bridie remembers only the good things.

2. When Julia gives Bridie her watch, she is still holding onto a chain, which she calls what?
(a) A taut umbilicus.
(b) A link of friendship.
(c) A strong lifeline.
(d) A tight rope.

3. What is a roentgenograph?
(a) A cat scan.
(b) A thermometer.
(c) An X-ray.
(d) A stethoscope.

4. What is Julia’s response when Bridie asks how many pushes it takes?
(a) There is no rule.
(b) Not many.
(c) An hour or two of pushes.
(d) Five to Six.

5. How long prior to birth does Dr. Lynn believe Delia’s baby’s heart stopped beating?
(a) A few minutes prior.
(b) Several weeks prior.
(c) Quite a few hours prior.
(d) Several days prior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique finally works to birth Mary’s baby?

2. What do the Irish think about family planning measures?

3. With whom does Julia live?

4. What is expected of Catholics to do on All Souls’ Day, according to this story?

5. What does Bridie mean by the term nurse-child?

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