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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the first birthday box for Julia?
(a) Four chocolate chip cookies.
(b) Four French macaroons.
(c) Four Italian cannolis.
(d) Four Belgian truffles.

2. What does Bridie call Mary O’Rahilly’s husband?
(a) A thug.
(b) A jerk.
(c) A sweetheart.
(d) A nuisance.

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

4. From where does Julia’s second birthday gift come?
(a) Spain.
(b) Portugal.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

5. Where do Julia and Bridie plan on sleeping in the hospital?
(a) In the hallway.
(b) In the Maternity/Fever ward.
(c) In the cafeteria.
(d) The dormitory.

6. Does inserting a catheter in Mary help progress labor?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) A little, but only at first.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

7. Why is Groyne against women getting the vote?
(a) They are not smart enough.
(b) They would plot against men.
(c) They are too naive.
(d) They do not get drafted and risk dying in war.

8. What technique finally works to birth Mary’s baby?
(a) A c-section.
(b) A pubiotomy.
(c) Walcher’s position.
(d) Symphysiotomy.

9. Who is Miss Ffrench-Mullen?
(a) Dr. Lynn's sister.
(b) Dr. Lynn's dear friend with whom she lives.
(c) Julia's good friend.
(d) Bridie's old friend from school.

10. When Sister Luke does not believe Honor’s prayers are sincere, she says it is because a year of praying did nothing to reclaim what?
(a) Love of Jesus.
(b) Sanity.
(c) Sense of self.
(d) Her Nibs.

11. What does Julia mean when she says she palpates Mary's abdomen?
(a) She listens to the baby's heartbeat.
(b) She forcefully pushes Mary's abdomen.
(c) She feels it with her hands.
(d) She massages Mary's abdomen.

12. Why do Julia and Bridie end up on the roof in "Black"?
(a) The hallway is full of patients.
(b) The dormitory is very crowded.
(c) The dormitory was turned into Men’s Fever (Overflow).
(d) The Maternity/Fever ward has too many patients.

13. What does Tim get on as Julia mounts her bicycle in "Blue"?
(a) His bicycle.
(b) His scooter.
(c) His motorcycle.
(d) His horse.

14. What time is actually more perilous to the health of a woman than the week before delivery?
(a) The hour after delivery.
(b) Two weeks after delivery.
(c) The week after delivery.
(d) Two weeks before delivery.

15. Why does a tear drop onto Julia’s skirt near the beginning of "Blue" on her birthday?
(a) Her brother loves her.
(b) Tim’s cooking is delicious.
(c) She just chopped onions.
(d) She is in pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bridie know about the name her parents had given her?

2. Why can Dr. Lynn not get home much?

3. What is the Gaelic term Dr. Lynn uses when describing herself and others who were protesting the previous spring against the plan to extend conscription to Ireland?

4. How does Julia react when Bridie kisses her?

5. What does Bridie tell Julia her job is, her fight?

(see the answer keys)

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