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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 in the first birthday box for Julia?
(a) Four French macaroons.
(b) Four Belgian truffles.
(c) Four Italian cannolis.
(d) Four chocolate chip cookies.

2. When asked if she went bathing in the sea, what is Bridie's response?
(a) Yes, they frequently bathed in the sea.
(b) No, they were not allowed outside.
(c) Yes, they were allowed just that one time.
(d) No, they went down to the water and back for exercise.

3. What happened if the children linked arms at the school, according to Bridie?
(a) They would get the strap.
(b) Their parents would be called.
(c) They would be smiled upon.
(d) They would be told to separate.

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

5. What does Tim get on as Julia mounts her bicycle in "Blue"?
(a) His horse.
(b) His scooter.
(c) His bicycle.
(d) His motorcycle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the poem end that Julia has in her head as she wakes in "Blue"?

2. How long does a woman have to do housework and mind the little ones to work off the costs of staying at the mother-and-baby house, if she hasn’t been able to pay?

3. How does Julia respond regarding the blood tax of which Groyne speaks?

4. Why do Julia and Bridie end up on the roof in "Black"?

5. Since Julia has reservations about what they might be filling up the sausages with these days, what does she decide to have for breakfast instead in "Blue"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Julia do to relieve some of Mary's labor pains?

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

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

7. Why does Dr. Lynn listen to classical music on her gramophone?

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

9. What are some of the reasons that Bridie and the other children were beaten?

10. What does Julia tie near Mary’s head during labor? Why?

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