James Barry and Cultural Exchange

What is the main idea of the passage?

• James Barry pretended to be a man to become a doctor

• Gender discrimination among doctors in London

• James Barry and her career overseas

• Punishment for James Barry's deception

In paragraph 1, the word 'remarkable' is CLOSET in meaning to ______.

• noticeable

• commented

• rewarding

• focused

According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT ______.

• many people suspected that she was a woman

• all people were surprised at the discovery

• people remarked upon her small size

• people noticed her slight build and smooth pale face

In paragraph 2, the word 'objected' is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

• protested

• agreed

• protected

• shared

Why did one officer object to Barry's appointment as a medical assistant?

• He thought she was too young.

• He didn't like her personality.

• He doubted her qualifications.

• He thought she was too small.

According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about James Barry?

• She lost her temper easily.

• She could control her temper perfectly.

• She never lost her temper.

• She was calm and well-behaved.

According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about James Barry?

• She performed her operations quickly.

• She performed her operations slowly.

• Her patients did not like her much.

• She performed her operations carelessly.

In paragraph 4, the word 'it' refers to ______.

• Barry's deception

• Barry's choice

• Barry's career

• Barry's reputation

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

• Her friends and colleagues were the least surprised by this discovery.

• Her friends and colleagues were extremely shocked by this discovery.

• Many people were surprised by this discovery, but not her friends and colleagues.

• This discovery was expected by her friends and colleagues.

In which paragraph does the writer explain why James Barry deceived people for so long?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• No paragraph