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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Dr. Lynn to turn herself in?
(a) Dublin Castle.
(b) The nearest police precinct.
(c) The Dublin army base.
(d) The Dublin Metropolitan Police Headquarters.

2. What does Bridie know about the name her parents had given her?
(a) It is a beautiful name.
(b) She knows nothing about her name.
(c) It is not a saint’s name.
(d) It is a family name.

3. How long does a woman have to do housework and mind the little ones to work off the costs of staying at the mother-and-baby house, if she hasn’t been able to pay?
(a) Up until the baby’s birth.
(b) Six months after the baby’s birth.
(c) A year after the baby’s birth.
(d) She is not obligated to stay there.

4. Why does Julia give Mary intravenous saline?
(a) It will progress labor.
(b) She is going into shock.
(c) It will relieve Mary's labor pains.
(d) She is dehydrated.

5. What holiday does Sister Luke remind everyone is celebrated on the first of November?
(a) Halloween.
(b) The Feast of All Souls.
(c) The Protestant Reformation.
(d) All Saints Day.

6. What policing force follows Bridie into the ward?
(a) The Irish Republican Army.
(b) The Dublin Terrorist Task Force.
(c) The British Army.
(d) The Dublin Metropolitan Police.

7. What does Julia whisper in Bridie's ear to tell a doctor regarding Mary's labor?
(a) Julia is concerned Mary is preeclamptic.
(b) Julia is concerned Mary's pelvis is too small to deliver the baby.
(c) Julia is concerned Mary is going into shock.
(d) Julia is concerned Mary is obstructed.

8. How does Julia respond regarding the blood tax of which Groyne speaks?
(a) Women have been paying the blood tax since time began.
(b) Women are loyal to their nation, just like men.
(c) Women donate blood to save others.
(d) Women die in war as well as men.

9. What is in the second birthday package for Julia?
(a) An orange.
(b) An apple.
(c) A new hat.
(d) A basketball.

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

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

12. What is Julia’s response to Mary, when she asks if labor will be much longer?
(a) Yes, it will still be awhile.
(b) I do not know.
(c) No.
(d) Hopefully not.

13. What is the reason Bridie gives for wanting to stay with Julia after she donated blood?
(a) Bridie is nervous to go back to the home.
(b) Julia is not feeling well.
(c) Bridie needs to keep an eye on Julia, doctor's orders.
(d) Bridie is lost.

14. What does Bridie tell Julia her job is, her fight?
(a) To save babies and their mothers.
(b) To create a home for babies and their mothers.
(c) To adopt babies.
(d) To bear babies.

15. Since Julia has reservations about what they might be filling up the sausages with these days, what does she decide to have for breakfast instead in "Blue"?
(a) Black coffee.
(b) Porridge.
(c) A piece of war bread.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Bridie told her story in "Black," how does she describe herself?

2. For whom was Bridie named?

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. What does Julia think regarding the arrival of the officials looking for Dr. Lynn?

5. What plant is found in the Blue Mountains of Australia?

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