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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 is Dr. Lynn satisfied with the type of thread she used for Delia's sutures?

2. How long prior to birth does Dr. Lynn believe Delia’s baby’s heart stopped beating?

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

4. What is used as anesthesia for Delia?

5. Why does Dr. Lynn prescribe more whiskey for Ita?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Tim do to surprise Julia for her birthday? How does this affect her and why?

4. What condition does Tim have? How did this occur?

5. How does Julia feel about her own physical appearance after Delia’s delivery? Why might she feel this way?

6. What is done with Delia's stilborn baby's body? Why is it not an issue, according to Julia?

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

8. Why does Julia tell Dr. Lynn what she did to try to keep Delia from tearing?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Lynn performs an autopsy purposely without the family’s permission. Why does she do this? Would the family have agreed to one, based on what you know about the characters and culture? Did Dr. Lynn make the right choice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Julia and Bridie have very different childhoods and upbringings. How does this affect them in adulthood? What assumptions are made based on each of their life experiences? If their upbringings had been switched, do you believe Bridie capable of having a career like Julia? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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