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- 1. Multiple Choice
Based on this script, the word pioneer most likely means -
leader
determined
original
secondary
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which two details are true about the setting at the beginning of the play?
mid-20s
Philadelphia
Geneva Medical college
early 1840s
New York
- 3. Multiple Choice
What caused Dr. Barnes to be concerned that Elizabeth would be accepted to medical school?
She is too young.
She isn't smart enough.
She is afraid to apply.
She is a woman.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Based on Dean Snyder's reaction to Elizabeth's application, what does the word absurd most likely mean?
insane
typical
interesting
excellent
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which three words does The Lady's Book of Proper Conduct suggest a woman should behave like?
passive
out-going
aggressive
meek
obedient
- 6. Multiple Choice
How many times was Elizabeth rejected from medical school?
15
20
25
30
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why does Dean Snyder say he must reject Elizabeth's application?
It was not filled out correctly.
Dr. Barnes did not write a good letter of reference.
Her acceptance would cause male students to not enroll.
Elizabeth's application shows her to be an excellent candidate.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which two subjects does Elizabeth say she worked hard studying that makes he a good candidate for medical school?
Latin
Anatomy
Greek
Biology
Chemistry
- 9. Multiple Choice
Based on multiple characters reaction to Dr. Barnes' letter of recommendation for Elizabeth, how do people feel about Dr. Barnes' opinion?
respect
doubt
irritation
curious
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does Dean Richards believe the students will do when they meet to discuss Elizabeth's application?
accept her application
laugh at her application
reject her application
ignore her application
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which student from the Student Council was most hesitant to allow Elizabeth to be accepted to Geneva Medical College?
Raymond
John
Elmer
Phillip
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does the Student Council fear will happen if they accept Elizabeth into the Geneva Medical College?
She will ruin the school's honorable reputation.
She will be smarter than some of the boys.
She will soon regret her decision to go to medical school.
She doesn't deserve a scientific education.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which statement is NOT true about the setting at the end of the play?
Geneva Medical College graduation ceremony
1849
downstairs in the parlor
the graduation procession music is playing
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which detail is NOT true about Elizabeth Blackwell?
No hospital would hire her as a surgeon.
She opened her own clinic.
She cared for poor immigrants.
She lived in New York City.
She died at the age of 98 years old.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Elizabeth Blackwell's character is revealed mainly through -
her words
her actions
her appearance
her thoughts
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