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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 is it important for a birthing mother to lay on her left side, rather than her right?
(a) It is more comfortable.
(b) It helps flip the baby.
(c) There is no valid reason for this positioning.
(d) Lying on her right can cause the baby to put pressure on her inferior vena cava.

2. Has Julia ever believed the future was inscribed for each of us the day we were born?
(a) Yes, but rarely.
(b) Yes, sometimes.
(c) Yes, always.
(d) No, never.

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

4. After Delia wakes from the sedative, why does Julia want to get her up in a seated position?
(a) So she could feed her.
(b) So she can let her know what has happened to her and her baby.
(c) So her uterus could drain.
(d) So she can dress her.

5. What does Dr. Lynn call the condition that Ita has, regarding her leg?
(a) Swollen leg.
(b) White leg.
(c) Broken leg.
(d) Black leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bridie have that causes her to have swollen knuckles?

2. What is Julia’s response when Bridie asks how many pushes it takes?

3. From where does Julia’s second birthday gift come?

4. What does Dr. Prendergast prescribe for Ita to calm her?

5. Who is Miss Ffrench-Mullen?

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