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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What term does Julia give for Delia’s baby, who is born dead?
(a) A dead baby.
(b) A stilborn.
(c) A still.
(d) Toes up.

3. What has happened to Ita's arm from the flu?
(a) It is black.
(b) It is slightly palsied.
(c) It is white and swollen.
(d) It is ashy.

4. Why is Dr. Lynn satisfied with the type of thread she used for Delia's sutures?
(a) They were easy to use.
(b) They would dissolve on their own.
(c) They make a clean, neat stitch.
(d) They are easy to remove.

5. Why does Julia not wear a mask?
(a) She already had a mild case of the flu and is immune.
(b) She finds them to be uncomfortable.
(c) She does not believe they protect one from the virus.
(d) She forgot her mask at home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Julia Power’s ward nurse, whom she replaces?

2. Why is Dr. Lynn somewhat concerned for Mary?

3. What is a symptom of delirium mentioned by Julia?

4. Why is Ita Noonan’s hair cut?

5. What causes Delia to hemorrhage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where had Julia planned on going for her short vacation? Why did she not get to go on leave?

2. How does Julia describe what she calls a “weird malady?”

3. Why does Julia count herself lucky, regarding the pandemic?

4. What are two of Groyne's euphemisms for death? What does Julia think of them?

5. Why is Julia worried about Dr. Lynn’s suturing skills? How are her worries alleviated?

6. What does Bridie notice about Ita soon before she begins to convulse? How is this significant?

7. What is Bridie's reaction to the cafeteria food at the hospital? How does this compare to Julia's response to it?

8. What condition does Tim have? How did this occur?

9. What are Dr. Lynn's areas of medical expertise?

10. Describe the makeshift shrine that Julia passes in "Red."

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