U4W1 Quiz: Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?

Who was the first woman doctor?

• Tanya Lee Stone

• Elizabeth Blackwell

• Mary Donaldson

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Back in the 1830's, what were girls expected to become?

• doctors or lawyers

• soldiers or stock brokers

• teachers or seamstresses

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Which statement about Elizabeth Blackwell, as a little girl, is true?

• she always wanted to become a doctor

• blood made her queasy

• she always walked away from a challenge

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When Elizabeth was sick, as a child, what did she do?

• she hid in a closet until she felt better

• she took a long nap until she felt better

• she cried until she felt better

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What did Mary tell Elizabeth that made Elizabeth want to become a doctor?

• she said Elizabeth was a smart, determined girl who would change the world

• she said Elizabeth needed to show all those men that women can be doctors too

• she said Elizabeth needed to do it to become famous

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What happened when Elizabeth applied to medical schools?

• she was told "No" by 28 of the medical schools

• the first school she applied to accepted her

• she never heard back from any of them

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What does the sentence, "She was stubborn as a mule" mean?

• she could carry heavy loads

• she was very determined

• she was not very bright

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Why did the male students vote "yes" when they were asked if Elizabeth should be allowed to attend the medical school?

• they thought it was time for girls to become doctors

• they wanted to help her become the first female doctor

• they thought the school would never allow her to attend

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How well did Elizabeth do at the medical school?

• she graduated with the highest grades in the whole class

• she had to drop out to take care of her mother

• she barely passed

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What did one of the doctors write about Elizabeth once she became a doctor?

• "This is a historical moment for all women."

• "America should be proud of the progress Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell has made for all women."

• "I hope, for the honor of humanity, that [she] will be the last."

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