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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 is Julia’s response when Bridie asks how many pushes it takes?

2. What technique finally works to birth Mary’s baby?

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

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

5. How does kissing and talking to Bridie make Julia feel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The young surgeon, Dr. MacAuliffe, returns in Blue. Again, he is seen as inexperienced and rough in his handling of the patients. What might this say about the medical profession at this time? How does he differ from Julia, Bridie and Dr. Lynn? Why might there be such a discrepancy between these various medical professionals and hospital staff?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Homosexual love is brought up multiple times in this story. Describe these relationships. Why might the author have chosen to include these relationships in the story? What might these unconventional relationships be connected to the title of the book?

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