Around the World - Nellie Bly

What was Nellie's real name?

• Elizabeth

• Ellie

• Nora

• Vanessa

How many days did it take Nellie to travel around the world?

• 32

• 80

• 180

• 72

Which author published the book 'Around the world in 80 days'?

• Charles Dickens

• JK Rowling

• Jules Verne

• Gustave Flaubert

How did Nellie communicate with her editor back in America?

• Semaphore

• Telephone

• Internet

• Telegram / Telegraph

What was Nellie Bly's maiden name? (P3)

• Cochran

• Walton

• Twist

• Bly

Nellie beat her 80 Day Goal

• True

• False

What word best describes Nellie Bly?

• Competent

• Bashful

• Telegraphed

• Overbearing

What does the phrase "set out" mean as it is used in P6 of the article?

• grabbed her suitcase

• began her journey

• accepted work

• started writing

Who might the author have written this text to inspire?

• Aviators

• Travelers

• Young Women

• Authors

True or False: In 1888, people thought women were only good for marriage and not education or careers?

• True

• False