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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 composer is Dr. Lynn listening to on her gramophone in "Blue"?

2. What does Julia tie near Mary’s head for help during labor?

3. What is the translation of the song Dr. Lynn listens to that is called Liebestod?

4. Why did Bridie not last long in service in Dublin?

5. Does inserting a catheter in Mary help progress labor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Julia somewhat regret standing up to Sister Luke?

4. To what story does Bridie compare Mary and her baby as she watches Mary nurse her baby?

5. What does Julia tie near Mary’s head during labor? Why?

6. In "Black" (Pages 235-265), what does Julia think about the line on the propaganda poster regarding lying down for a fortnight?

7. Why does Julia take the risk and let Mary's baby nurse?

8. What does Dr. Lynn do to try to conceal her identity, when out in public?

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

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

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

There are several aspects of this book and how it was written that are a unique. Describe at least two of these. Why might the author have chosen to do this? How do these choices affect the reader and the ease of reading? How might these choices relate to the story? Do you believe these were good choices? Why or why not?

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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