The Lady With The Lamp

What was Florence Nightingale's reaction to what she saw?

• It was just what she expected

• She was very understanding

• She was horrified and angry

• It wasn't what she expected

What did the doctors think about Florence Nightingale coming to work at the hospital?

• They thought she was going to be a nuisance.

• They were relieved she was there

• They were grateful for her help.

• It was perfect

Why did operations take place in the wards in front of all the other patients?

• The patients liked to see what was happening

• There was nowhere else to go.

• It saved time

• The patients liked it

What kind of hospital was this one?

• It was a hospital just for ordinary soldiers

• It was a hospital just for officer

• It was a hospital for the Army.

• A very good one

Where did the war take place?

• It took place in England

• It took place in South Korea

• It took place in Nigeria

• It took place in South Russia

Why were the patients still wearing their filthy uniforms?

• They were too ill to be undressed

• They didn't want to wear any other clothes

• There were no clean clothes for them to wear.

• The nurse told them to

Which set of adjectives best describes conditions in the hospital?

• busy, noisy and damp

• overcrowded, dirty and cold Florence Nightingale had £30,000 to spend on whatever was necessary.

• untidy, cosy and homely

• good, pretty, beautiful and splendid

Where did the money come from?

• It came from the general public in England

• It came from the Government in Britain

• It came from the Army

• It came from Florence Nightingale

What did Florence Nightingale decide to buy first?

• blankets

• beds

• clothes

• scrubbing brushes

Why did Florence Nightingale come to the hospital?

• She came to report on conditions.

• She came to be in charge of all the nursing care.

• She came to make sure that the hospital was clean