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

2. Why does Dr. Prendergast not prescribe aspirin for Ita’s fever?
(a) Her fever will resolve itself naturally,
(b) She is already taking high doses of it.
(c) She is allergic to it.
(d) It has poisoned some patients.

3. How does Julia describe the sounds Delia makes at the end of pushing?
(a) A screaming banshee.
(b) She is deadly silent.
(c) Like she is being eaten by wolves.
(d) Peaceful and calm.

4. Why does Julia end up delivering Delia’s baby?
(a) Julia demands she deliver the baby.
(b) Dr. MacAuliffe is in surgery.
(c) Dr. MacAuliffe is too nervous.
(d) No doctor replaces Dr. MacAuliffe.

5. What is used instead of cotton swabs due to a shortage?
(a) Silk swabs.
(b) Flax-tow swabs.
(c) Polyester swabs.
(d) Synthetic swabs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the five characteristics of many illnesses, as described by Julia?

2. What sensation does Julia mention is turned off in her, while she was at work?

3. What has happened to Ita's arm from the flu?

4. When Ita starts convulsing, why does Julia say they should not put a spoon in her mouth?

5. Why does Dr. Lynn open the top window all the way?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are four nicknames given for the deadly influenza pandemic?

3. What does Tim do to surprise Julia for her birthday? How does this affect her and why?

4. How does Julia become the acting ward sister?

5. What is the purpose for all the posted signs throughout the novel?

6. What is the dichotomy that is Dr. Lynn, regarding her work and passions?

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

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

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

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

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