Nellie Bly Flashcard

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What was Nellie Bly's real name?

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Elizabeth Cochrane

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How did Nellie Bly become a journalist?

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She wrote a letter to a newspaper editor.

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Why did Nellie Bly go undercover at a women's insane asylum?

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To expose poor conditions.

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How long did Nellie Bly stay inside the asylum?

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10 days

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What did Nellie Bly pretend to be in order to gain entry into the asylum?

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A patient with amnesia

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What did Nellie Bly write about after her experience in the asylum?

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Investigative articles about women's rights

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How did Nellie Bly set a record in 1889?

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By racing around the world

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How long did it take Nellie Bly to complete her trip around the world?

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72 days

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What did Nellie Bly do after her marriage to Robert Seaman? Options: She retired from journalism., She took over his business., She became a politician., She moved to Europe.

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She took over his business.

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When did Nellie Bly die?

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January 25, 1922