Eileen O'Connor Quiz

What was Eileen O'Connor known for founding?

• The Red Cross

• The Brown Nurses

• The Salvation Army

• The Sisters of Mercy

Where was Eileen O'Connor born?

• Sydney

• Brisbane

• Melbourne

• Perth

What injury did Eileen suffer at the age of three?

• Broken arm

• Crippling break in her spine

• Leg fracture

• Head injury

What nickname did Eileen earn due to her short stature?

• Little Sister

• Tiny Leader

• The Little Mother

• Petite Nurse

In what year did Eileen's father die?

• 1905

• 1911

• 1915

• 1920

What was one of the options Our Lady put forward to Eileen?

• To become a teacher

• To travel the world

• To return to heaven with Our Lady

• To write a book

When did Eileen start the ministry of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor?

• 1910

• 1913

• 1915

• 1920

What was Eileen's cause of death?

• Heart attack

• Tuberculosis of the spine and exhaustion

• Pneumonia

• Cancer

How old was Eileen when she died?

• 25

• 28

• 30

• 32

What did Eileen find consolation in despite her restricted opportunities?

• Her friends

• Her family and strong Catholic faith

• Her hobbies

• Her travels