A Woman Who Opened Doors EB

Which of these is the best summary of this passage?

• Elizabeth Blackwell conquered many challenges to become the first woman doctor in America. In doing so, she made it possible for other women to follow in her footsteps.

• Elizabeth Blackwell was a professor of medicine in England. By never giving up, she was able to come to America and train nurses during the Civil War.

• Elizabeth Blackwell was a woman who opened many doors during her life. She was a great woman who did great things for others.

• Elizabeth Blackwell changed how people thought about doctors. By never giving up, she was able to achieve her dream and make the world a better place for women today.

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Look at the timeline of information from the passage. Which of these events belongs in the empty box?

• Elizabeth and her sister open a school

• Elizabeth becomes seriously ill

• Elizabeth helps to train nurses

• Elizabeth shows determination

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This question refers to A Woman Who Opened Doors. Which pattern best describes how the information in this passage is organized?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Problem/solution

• Comparison/contrast

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This question refers to A Woman Who Opened Doors. The author organizes this passage by —

• describing each of the places Blackwell lived and worked

• giving reasons why Blackwell struggled to reach her goals

• comparing Blackwell's work to that of other doctors

• telling the events of Blackwell's life in the order they happened

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This question refers to A Woman Who Opened Doors. How was Samuel Blackwell different from many other fathers of his time?

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This question refers to "A Woman Who Opened Doors". Which of the following best describes one problem that Elizabeth Blackwell faced right after finishing her studies in Europe?

• She had trouble finding work as a doctor.

• People were afraid to see a female doctor.

• Students thought her attempt to attend medical school was a joke.

• It was years before she could return to England to teach medicine.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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CCSS.RI.4.2

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