The Soldier's Angel

The Soldier's Angel

By Ashley Foster

Multiple Choice

Which detail from her childhood MOST influenced Clara Barton to become a nurse.

• her desire to learn

• her talent for teaching others

• her father's stories about life in the army

• her brother's fall from the roof of the barn

Multiple Choice

What is one effect of Clara Barton opening a school?

• She helped families who could not afford special schools.

• She taught children in a school near her home.

• She used her talents to help soldiers.

• She cured her shyness.

Multiple Choice

With which statement would the author MOST LIKELY agree?

• Clara Barton was caring

• Clara Barton was honest

• Clara Barton was wealthy

• Clara Barton was cheerful

Multiple Select

Which two sentences from your biography BEST support your answer to the previous question?

• After Clara worked as a teacher for many years, she decided to try a new job.

• Clara saw soldiers from the way who were hurt or wonded.

• When she delivered the supplies to the soldiers, Clara spent time talking to the men and listening to their needs.

• During the Civil War, Clara helped many soldiers.

• In Europe, Clara learned about a group called the Red Cross.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the biography BEST shows why Clara Barton knew how to care for soldiers on the battlefield?

• Clara's sisters taught her to read.

• Clara's father told her many stories about his life in the army.

• Her brother's doctor taught her ways to help her brother heal from his injuries.

• Clara raised money for food, medicine, and clothing.

Multiple Choice

Which of these BEST describes the effect of Clara Barton's visit to Europe?

• The American Red Cross was started.

• Clara Barton retired from helping others.

• The army allowed women on the battlefield.

• Injured soldiers were helping during the Civil War.

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word disasters in this sentence?

This group began helping people during floods, fires, storms, and disasters.

• events that create war

• events that help people

• events that cause suffering

• events that need volunteers

Multiple Choice

Which of these BEST describes why the soldiers named Clara Barton "Angel of the Battlefield?"

• She dressed in white clothes as a nurse to the soldiers.

• She wrote letters to the soldiers before her visit.

• She cared for and met the needs of the soldiers.

• She worked for the American Red Cross.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has an error in spelling?

• Clara Barton traveled to Europe.

• Clara Barton helped many soldiers.

• Clara Barton lisened to the needs of the soldiers.

• Clara Barton retired from the American Red Cross

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has an error in capitalization?

• Clara Barton helped soldiers during the Civil war.

• She lived and worked in Washington, D.C.

• The American Red Cross began in 1881.

• They helped people during the war.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has an error in grammar usage?

• Clara Barton's sisters taught her to read.

• Clara Barton's brother was injured when he fell.

• Clara Barton and her dad was talking about his days in the army.

• Clara Barton and her sisters read many books to their injured brother.