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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Black (Pages 266 - 298).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what symptoms does Ita suffer, when the reader first meets her?
(a) She is delirious and violent.
(b) She is feverish and in labor.
(c) She is coughing and sneezing.
(d) She is delirious and feverish.

2. What space was used to create the Maternity/Fever ward?
(a) A gymnasium.
(b) A storage closet.
(c) A large lounge.
(d) A classroom.

3. What does Julia use to check fetal heartbeats?
(a) A microscope.
(b) The ear trumpet.
(c) The stethoscope.
(d) A fetal heart monitor.

4. What story does one of the cooks give Bridie for the cause of the flu?
(a) The flu virus was created in a science lab.
(b) Bats were infected and then eaten by people.
(c) Fish ate dead soldiers, became infected, and then were eaten by people.
(d) God is punishing them all.

5. When Honor White is whispering the Rosary, how does Julia describe the way she is gripping each bead?
(a) Out of such desperation.
(b) The way a drowning woman might a life preserver.
(c) With animal strength.
(d) Like her life depended on it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since this is Honor’s second pregnancy out of wedlock, how long will she have to stay at the mother-and-baby house?

2. Which is NOT one of Dr. Lynn’s areas of expertise?

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

4. Ita's nail beds are starting to turn bluish. What might be the cause?

5. What does Julia name Honor’s baby?

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