Life as a WW1 Nurse in France

The transcript describes a nurse's morning routine, focusing on uniform inspections and the challenges of maintaining a proper appearance while adhering to fashion trends. Despite the war's influence on skirt lengths, nurses attempt to adjust their uniforms to be more fashionable, often facing disapproval from superiors. The narrative highlights the tension between maintaining professional standards and personal expression.

What is the primary role of the senior nurse during the morning routine?

• To conduct training sessions

• To provide medical treatment

• To prepare meals for patients

• To inspect uniforms and give orders

What is one of the main challenges faced by nurses with their uniforms during the war?

• The uniforms are too long and reach the ground

• The uniforms are too colorful

• The uniforms are too expensive

• The uniforms are too short

How do nurses try to adapt their uniforms to be more fashionable?

• By adding colorful accessories

• By changing the color of their aprons

• By wearing different shoes

• By shortening their skirts around their belts

What was the senior nurse's instruction regarding the nurse's dress length?

• To lengthen it by 2 inches

• To shorten it by 2 inches

• To add a new collar

• To change its color

How did the nurse humorously respond to the patients' inquiry about the senior nurse's instruction?

• She said she was told to change her shoes

• She said she was told to wear a hat

• She said she was told to shorten her dress by 2 inches

• She said she was told to change her apron