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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. 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"?
(a) Black coffee.
(b) Porridge.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A piece of war bread.

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

3. What does Julia compare to ringing a church bell?
(a) Pulling on the long towel during a contraction.
(b) Ringing the bell by her bed when she needs assistance.
(c) Praying the Rosary during labor.
(d) Squeezing on the IV to move the fluid down the tube.

4. Why does Julia give Mary intravenous saline?
(a) She is dehydrated.
(b) It will relieve Mary's labor pains.
(c) It will progress labor.
(d) She is going into shock.

5. When Julia asks Bridie to tell her anything she remembers from the home, how does Bridie respond?
(a) Bridie remembers it all.
(b) Bridie remembers only the good things.
(c) Bridie remembers bits and pieces.
(d) Bridie does not remember much.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does inserting a catheter in Mary help progress labor?

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

3. What should help reduce Delia’s milk supply?

4. Why is Groyne against women getting the vote?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Lynn do to try to conceal her identity, when out in public?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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