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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Black," who does Julia give as an example for who haunts her?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Mrs. White's boy.
(c) Ita Noonan.
(d) Eileen Divine.

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

3. What were the times that Bridie loved best about the jobs on which the nuns sent her?
(a) When Bridie worked as a maid in Dublin.
(b) When Bridie had nightshift watch.
(c) When Bridie was hired out on a farm.
(d) When Bridie cooked dinner.

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

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

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

7. 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) Her Nibs.
(b) Sanity.
(c) Sense of self.
(d) Love of Jesus.

8. A first birth often takes how many hours of pushing, according to Julia?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

9. What does Bridie say about the past two days in "Black"?
(a) They were similar to most other days.
(b) They were fun.
(c) They were scary.
(d) They are the best days she has ever had.

10. For whom was Bridie named?
(a) Saint Beatrice.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Saint Bridget.
(d) Her family's pet bird.

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

12. When a local family would request a child for the weekend, the child would receive sweets or pennies for doing what was requested by the father?
(a) A holiday father.
(b) A weekend father.
(c) A farm father.
(d) A penny father.

13. 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 is in pain.
(d) She just chopped onions.

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

15. What composer is Dr. Lynn listening to on her gramophone in "Blue"?
(a) Wagner.
(b) Bach.
(c) Mendelssohn.
(d) Tchaikovsky.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bridie was no hand at knitting Aran jumpers or embroidering vestments, on what duty was she put?

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

3. What does Bridie believe is wrong with the blood orange?

4. What is in the first birthday box for Julia?

5. 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?

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