Mary Seacole; life in the Crimea

The transcript describes a person's experiences during wartime, offering supplies to troops, helping with cooking, and selling refreshments. Inspired by the battlefield, they tended to wounded soldiers, even under fire, earning the nickname 'mother' from the soldiers. They dressed in bright colors for visibility and were recognized for their efforts when the city of Sebastopol fell.

What range of items did the narrator provide to the troops?

• Anything from needles to an anchor

• Clothing and footwear

• Medical supplies only

• Only food and drinks

What inspired the narrator to tend to wounded soldiers?

• Orders from a superior

• A personal injury

• The scenes on the battlefields

• Their love for cooking

How did the soldiers refer to the narrator?

• Mother

• Nurse

• Sister

• Aunt

Why did the narrator dress in bright colors?

• To follow a fashion trend

• To show support for a team

• To be easily seen

• To blend in with the environment

What significant event did the narrator witness in September?

• The start of a new battle

• The fall of Sebastapol

• A peace treaty signing

• The end of the war