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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. When Julia gives Bridie her watch, she is still holding onto a chain, which she calls what?
(a) A taut umbilicus.
(b) A link of friendship.
(c) A tight rope.
(d) A strong lifeline.

2. Why did Bridie not last long in service in Dublin?
(a) Bridie did not make a very good cleaning lady.
(b) The lady sent her back, because she had a lip on her.
(c) Bridie had a hard time getting around Dublin.
(d) Bridie was frequently late to work and was fired.

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

4. Why do Julia and Bridie end up on the roof in "Black"?
(a) The dormitory was turned into Men’s Fever (Overflow).
(b) The Maternity/Fever ward has too many patients.
(c) The hallway is full of patients.
(d) The dormitory is very crowded.

5. When Bridie was no hand at knitting Aran jumpers or embroidering vestments, on what duty was she put?
(a) Novenas.
(b) Farmwork.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Julia suggest she and Bridie go on the roof?

2. A first birth often takes how many hours of pushing, according to Julia?

3. What does Julia guess is the cause of what she sees on Tim’s face, when she first sees him at the beginning of "Blue"?

4. How did the home in which Bridie lived handle the fact that so many of the children had accidents in the night?

5. What does Tim get on as Julia mounts her bicycle in "Blue"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sister Luke's response when Julia asks if the unwed mothers may take their babies home?

2. How does Julia react to Bridie's kiss? Why does she react this way?

3. What does Julia say to Bridie regarding Bridie's helpfulness in "Blue"?

4. To what story does Bridie compare Mary and her baby as she watches Mary nurse her baby?

5. From where does the term influenza come? Why is it called this?

6. What does Dr. Lynn prescribe Mary, when she is in the pushing phase for pain? What warning does she give Julia and why?

7. What details does Julia miss that reveal that Mary's husband is abusive?

8. In "Black" (Pages 235-265), what does Julia think about the line on the propaganda poster regarding lying down for a fortnight?

9. Julia stands up to Sister Luke in "Blue." What does she say to Sister Luke? What gives Julia the confidence to do this?

10. What does Julia realize will happen, regarding Bridie, once the hospital goes back to normal?

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