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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. When asked if she went bathing in the sea, what is Bridie's response?

2. After Bridie told her story in "Black," how does she describe herself?

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

4. What holiday does Sister Luke remind everyone is celebrated on the first of November?

5. What does Julia use to check fetal heartbeats?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Julia realize will happen, regarding Bridie, once the hospital goes back to normal?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What are the reasons Bridie gives for why her days at the hospital are the very best days of her life?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One character dies in Brown and a death that took place in Red is dealt with in Brown. Describe these characters and how the hospital deals with them. Why might they deal with them in this way? Do you believe this is appropriate? Why or why not? How does this compare with the deaths and how they were handled in Red?

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Lynn is both a doctor and a rebel. She both heals and wounds. What reasons does she give for promoting violence? Do you believe this is sufficient? Why or why not? Does Julia feel the reasons she gives are sufficient? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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