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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. As Julia waits for the tram in "Blue," about what does a man sing?

2. For whom was Bridie named?

3. A first birth often takes how many hours of pushing, according to Julia?

4. Why can Dr. Lynn not get home much?

5. Since this is Honor’s second pregnancy out of wedlock, how long will she have to stay at the mother-and-baby house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Julia stands up to Sister Luke in "Blue." What does she say to Sister Luke? What gives Julia the confidence to do this?

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

10. What does each of Julia's scratchings on her watch represent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Multiple times Julia berates herself for thinking about her patients when she is off-duty. Why does she believe she should not think about her patients? Do you believe this is a good idea? Why or why not? What are other ways she could deal with her thoughts that weigh heavily upon her?

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

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?

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