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.

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

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

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

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

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.