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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. What is the result of Tim’s injury?

2. What is used instead of cotton swabs due to a shortage?

3. Why does Dr. Prendergast not prescribe aspirin for Ita’s fever?

4. What training does the narrator have?

5. What is a symptom of delirium mentioned by Julia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bridie notice about Ita soon before she begins to convulse? How is this significant?

2. How did Julia receive her nurses training, and how long has Julia worked as a nurse?

3. Where had Julia planned on going for her short vacation? Why did she not get to go on leave?

4. Describe the makeshift shrine that Julia passes in "Red."

5. What is the dichotomy that is Dr. Lynn, regarding her work and passions?

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

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

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

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

10. What are two ways that Julia checks vital signs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several characters die in Red. Describe these characters and how the hospital deals with them. Why might they deal with them in this way? Do you believe this is appropriate? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The young surgeon, Dr. MacAuliffe, returns in Blue. Again, he is seen as inexperienced and rough in his handling of the patients. What might this say about the medical profession at this time? How does he differ from Julia, Bridie and Dr. Lynn? Why might there be such a discrepancy between these various medical professionals and hospital staff?

Essay Topic 3

There are many propaganda signs posted around the city, Describe these signs. What is the purpose of these signs? Do you think the citizens benefit from them? Why or why not?

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