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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. Has Julia ever believed the future was inscribed for each of us the day we were born?
(a) Yes, always.
(b) Yes, sometimes.
(c) No, never.
(d) Yes, but rarely.

2. Who is Miss Ffrench-Mullen?
(a) Bridie's old friend from school.
(b) Dr. Lynn's dear friend with whom she lives.
(c) Dr. Lynn's sister.
(d) Julia's good friend.

3. What does Bridie mean by the term nurse-child?
(a) A child up to age four who is boarded out with a foster mother.
(b) A child who cares for others.
(c) A child who is nursed beyond infancy.
(d) A child who wants to study to be a nurse.

4. Where is Dr. Lynn to turn herself in?
(a) Dublin Castle.
(b) The Dublin Metropolitan Police Headquarters.
(c) The nearest police precinct.
(d) The Dublin army base.

5. What plant is found in the Blue Mountains of Australia?
(a) Camphor.
(b) Eucalyptus.
(c) Willow.
(d) Lavender.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the second birthday package for Julia?

2. What is Julia’s response to Mary, when she asks if labor will be much longer?

3. Why is Groyne against women getting the vote?

4. What does Bridie believe is wrong with the blood orange?

5. When Sister Luke does not believe Honor’s prayers are sincere, she says it is because a year of praying did nothing to reclaim what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the reasons Bridie gives for why her days at the hospital are the very best days of her life?

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

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

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

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

8. Towards the end of "Black" (Pages 235-265), why does Julia feel so festive and in such a good mood?

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

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

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