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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. What is the last thing Bridie does before her last breath?
(a) She vomits up a great deal of blood.
(b) She cries.
(c) She coughs.
(d) She tells Julia she loves her.

2. Why does Dr. Lynn come to the Maternity/Fever ward in "Red"?
(a) She needs work.
(b) She is bored.
(c) No obstetricians are available.
(d) She is interested in working in the hospital.

3. Who is Julia Power?
(a) The hospital volunteer.
(b) The author of the book.
(c) The junior nurse.
(d) The narrator and protagonist.

4. What injury has Julia’s brother suffered?
(a) A broken leg.
(b) A mutilated face.
(c) War neurosis.
(d) A missing arm.

5. Which is NOT one of Dr. Lynn’s areas of expertise?
(a) Dentistry.
(b) Insanity.
(c) Ophthalmology.
(d) Obstetrics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What films does Julia describe to Bridie?

2. What is NOT a reason that Dr. Lynn gives for allowing Juiia to give medicine without a doctor's authority?

3. What kind of doctor is Dr. MacAuliffe?

4. What policing force follows Bridie into the ward?

5. Why does Dr. Lynn prescribe more whiskey for Ita?

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