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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 expected of Catholics to do on All Souls’ Day, according to this story?
(a) Visit a graveyard.
(b) Fast.
(c) Say the novenas.
(d) Say ten Hail Marys.

2. How does Julia react when Bridie kisses her?
(a) She kisses her quickly and moves away.
(b) She kisses her back.
(c) She screams.
(d) She backs away from her.

3. From where does Julia’s second birthday gift come?
(a) Italy.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Bridie when she was first given a young charge?

2. Why can Dr. Lynn not get home much?

3. After Bridie told her story in "Black," how does she describe herself?

4. Where is Dr. Lynn to turn herself in?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Dr. Lynn's response when Julia questions her regarding her support of violence?

3. Why does Julia avoid asking Mary if she is ready to push?

4. Why does Julia take the risk and let Mary's baby nurse?

5. Why does Julia not tell Tim where she bought his motorcycle?

6. What does each of Julia's scratchings on her watch represent?

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

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

9. Why does Julia somewhat regret standing up to Sister Luke?

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

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