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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 were the times that Bridie loved best about the jobs on which the nuns sent her?

2. How much was Bridie paid, when the home sent her out to work?

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

4. When Julia asks Bridie to tell her anything she remembers from the home, how does Bridie respond?

5. What is in the first birthday box for Julia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Julia do to relieve some of Mary's labor pains?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Along with medical knowledge of the early twentieth century, there are several mentions of old wives' tales regarding medical care. Give two examples and describe what Julia thinks of them. Why might they continue with these antiquated practices?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the story, what happens to Dr. Lynn? Did you expect this to happen? Why or why not? Does this affect the plot? Why or why not? How might this affect Julia, in future events beyond the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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