The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell

What makes the text non fiction?

• It is made up, but could happen in real life.

• It is not real, it is made up.

• It gives facts and information.

• It is real.

What makes the text a biography?

• It is a true story of a persons life, written by someone else.

• It is a true story of a persons life, written by them.

• It is a made up story of a persons life.

What would Elizabeth do when she felt ill as a child?

• she laid in bed.

• she went for a walk.

• she cried to her parents.

• she went to the doctor.

Who encouraged Elizabeth to become a doctor?

• her mom

• her dad

• her teacher

• her friend, Mary Donaldson

Did Elizabeth's family support her becoming a doctor?

• yes

• no

What did Elizabeth work as to earn money before becoming a doctor?

• a teacher

• a nurse

• a maid

How many letters did Elizabeth get saying "no" to becoming a doctor?

• 18

• 10

• 28

• 20

What word best describes Elizabeth?

• determined

• lazy

• kind

• generous

At first, did the towns people and students accept Elizabeth in New York?

• yes

• no

Why is Elizabeth Blackwell important?

• She was the first woman teacher.

• She was the first doctor in America.

• She was the first woman doctor in America.