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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 films does Julia describe to Bridie?

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

3. Has Julia ever believed the future was inscribed for each of us the day we were born?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the reasons that Bridie and the other children were beaten?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Dr. Lynn listen to classical music on her gramophone?

10. What is Dr. Lynn's response when Julia questions her regarding her support of violence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

A great deal of medical terms are used throughout this book. What are at least three terms used? What are their meanings? Why might the author choose to use medical terminology? How does it affect the story and the reader's experience?

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