Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?

The reader can tell this story is a biography because-

• it is a story about a real person

• it is a story about doctors

• it has photographs

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According to paragraph 3, what could most women do?

• Women could be wives, mothers, teachers or seamstress.

• Women could be doctors or teachers.

• Women could not be wives, mothers, teachers or seamstress.

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Paragraph 6 says Elizabeth never walked away from a challenge. The reader could tell Elizabeth-

• never gives up

• is mean

• is funny

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According to page 251, who inspired Elizabeth to become a doctor?

• Mary Donaldson

• mom and dad

• her teacher

• the college students

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What happens when Elizabeth sends letter to apply for medical school?

• All the letters come back saying no.

• All the schools want her to go to their school.

• All the letters get lost in the post office

• The dog eats Elizabeth's letters.

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The reader can conclude Elizabeth feels _____ when she receives the letter with the "YES".

• excited

• happy

• sad

• scared

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According to paragraph 42, how did Elizabeth prepare to succeed in school?

• She studied past midnight.

• She went to sleep early.

• She studied with her friends.

• She did all her homework.

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Look at the illustration on page 263, the reader can tell that other women-

• disliked Elizabeth's choices

• were proud of Elizabeth's choices

• wanted their daughters to be just like Elizabeth

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According to paragraph 49-50, how does the reader know Elizabeth was not the last woman to become a doctor?

• There are many female (women) doctors working in hospitals and clinics now.

• There are only male (men) doctors working in hospitals and clinics now.

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The author probably wrote this biography to-

• inspire people to follow their dreams

• convince people to become doctors

• explain why doctors are important

• tell people how long it takes to become a doctor

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