A Female Soldier's True Identity is Discovered

Deborah, disguised as a male soldier, travels to Philadelphia to quell a protest but falls ill. Her true identity is discovered by Doctor Binney, who keeps it secret. During her recovery, she receives a letter from a young lady in Baltimore, leading to a romantic encounter. As the war ends, Deborah is discharged with respect and compensation after revealing her identity to Patterson.

What was the reason for Deborah and her companions' journey to Philadelphia?

• To meet Doctor Barnabas Binney

• To visit a hospital

• To quell a protest

• To attend a ball

What illness struck Deborah upon reaching Philadelphia?

• A contagious fever

• A common cold

• A stomach virus

• A respiratory infection

Who discovered Deborah's true identity in the hospital?

• Doctor Barnabas Binney

• A fellow soldier

• Patterson

• The matron

What did the young lady from Baltimore express in her letter to Deborah?

• Her admiration for Deborah's bravery

• Her love for Robert Shurtleff

• Her desire to meet Deborah

• Her concern for Deborah's health

During her visit to Baltimore, how did Deborah respond to the young lady's feelings?

• She revealed her true identity

• She left immediately

• She ignored the young lady

• She reciprocated the feelings

What was Deborah's initial reaction when Patterson learned her true identity?

• She was relieved

• She fainted

• She ran away

• She laughed

What did Patterson provide Deborah with after learning her true identity?

• A medal of honor

• A new uniform

• A discharge and money

• A letter of recommendation