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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 is the medical term used for a woman who is having her first child?
(a) Primigravida.
(b) Multigravida.
(c) Pluragravida.
(d) Unigravida.

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

3. After Delia wakes from the sedative, why does Julia want to get her up in a seated position?
(a) So she can dress her.
(b) So her uterus could drain.
(c) So she can let her know what has happened to her and her baby.
(d) So she could feed her.

4. What does Dr. MacAuliffe finally prescribe for Delia for her pain?
(a) Chloroform.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Narcotics.
(d) Aspirin.

5. Why is it thought good to be a bit distant and professional with patients, according to the medical world in this book?
(a) They will respect you more.
(b) They are unworthy of you.
(c) They will fear you.
(d) They are uneducated and uncouth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Mary gives for her lack of childbirth knowledge?

2. What does Bridie mean when she says that Delia is as well off?

3. Although her temperature is down a degree, what does Dr. Lynn report about Ita?

4. What does Dr. Lynn prescribe for Mary, so she could rest?

5. Besides the flu, what other event is causing massive shortages?

Short Essay Questions

1. Honor White is the newest patient to the ward at the end of "Brown." What is known about her personal history?

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

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

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

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

6. In "Red," how long has it been since England has had a general election? When do they plan to have another one?

7. What are two examples given at the beginning of "Red" that there is disease in the city?

8. How does Julia feel about her own physical appearance after Delia’s delivery? Why might she feel this way?

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

10. How did Julia receive her nurses training, and how long has Julia worked as a nurse?

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