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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Julia end up delivering Delia’s baby?

2. Those with a serious case of this flu are lacking what feeling?

3. What is the reason Julia gives for why Dr. Lynn comes to help at the hospital?

4. What does Bridie mean when she says that Delia is as well off?

5. Why is Dr. Lynn somewhat concerned for Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bridie's reaction to the cafeteria food at the hospital? How does this compare to Julia's response to it?

2. What are Dr. Lynn's areas of medical expertise?

3. In "Red," how long has it been since England has had a general election? When do they plan to have another one?

4. Why does Julia count herself lucky, regarding the pandemic?

5. Honor White is the newest patient to the ward at the end of "Brown." What is known about her personal history?

6. What are four nicknames given for the deadly influenza pandemic?

7. What has changed, regarding the tram, since Julia was last on it?

8. What are two of Groyne's euphemisms for death? What does Julia think of them?

9. Dr. Lynn performs an autopsy on Ita. How is Julia affected by it?

10. How does Julia become the acting ward sister?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the hospital, there are strict rules and procedures when dealing with patients. Why do these rules exist? Do they seem essential? Are they effective? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 2

More is revealed about Julia's brother, Tim, in Blue. Describe what has happened to him. How is he treated by others? What does Dr. Lynn's comment about him reveal about men like Tim?

Essay Topic 3

From where does the name influenza come? What is the significance of this? How does this term, its meaning, and events in the story change Julia’s view of free will and fate?

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