Elizabeth Blackwell: A Medical Pioneer

Based on this script, the word pioneer most likely means -

• leader

• determined

• original

• secondary

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which two details are true about the setting at the beginning of the play?

• mid-20s

• Philadelphia

• Geneva Medical college

• early 1840s

• New York

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

What caused Dr. Barnes to be concerned that Elizabeth would be accepted to medical school?

• She is too young.

• She isn't smart enough.

• She is afraid to apply.

• She is a woman.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on Dean Snyder's reaction to Elizabeth's application, what does the word absurd most likely mean?

• insane

• typical

• interesting

• excellent

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which three words does The Lady's Book of Proper Conduct suggest a woman should behave like?

• passive

• out-going

• aggressive

• meek

• obedient

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How many times was Elizabeth rejected from medical school?

• 15

• 20

• 25

• 30

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CCSS.HSN.VM.C.6

Why does Dean Snyder say he must reject Elizabeth's application?

• It was not filled out correctly.

• Dr. Barnes did not write a good letter of reference.

• Her acceptance would cause male students to not enroll.

• Elizabeth's application shows her to be an excellent candidate.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which two subjects does Elizabeth say she worked hard studying that makes he a good candidate for medical school?

• Latin

• Anatomy

• Greek

• Biology

• Chemistry

Based on multiple characters reaction to Dr. Barnes' letter of recommendation for Elizabeth, how do people feel about Dr. Barnes' opinion?

• respect

• doubt

• irritation

• curious

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Dean Richards believe the students will do when they meet to discuss Elizabeth's application?

• accept her application

• laugh at her application

• reject her application

• ignore her application

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3