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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 remembers only the good things.
(b) Bridie does not remember much.
(c) Bridie remembers it all.
(d) Bridie remembers bits and pieces.

2. What does Julia say she treasures about Bridie, in "Black (Pages 235-265)"?
(a) Bridie always thinks through her decisions.
(b) Bridie is young and energetic.
(c) Bridie never says no.
(d) Bridie is shy, quiet, and obedient.

3. How does the poem end that Julia has in her head as she wakes in "Blue"?
(a) I woke, and found that life was over.
(b) I slept and dreamt that life was beauty.
(c) I woke, and found that I was alive.
(d) I woke, and found that life was duty.

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

5. How does Julia describe the sounds Delia makes at the end of pushing?
(a) She is deadly silent.
(b) Peaceful and calm.
(c) Like she is being eaten by wolves.
(d) A screaming banshee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does one of the cooks give Bridie for the cause of the flu?

2. Why does Dr. Lynn open the top window all the way?

3. From what symptoms does Ita suffer, when the reader first meets her?

4. What is on Tim’s cheek when Julia comes down to the kitchen at the beginning of "Blue"?

5. Who is Miss Ffrench-Mullen?

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