The Stone Lady, Florence Bascom

Why was Bascom required to sit behind a screen in the classroom?

• Bascom’s education was meant to be kept secret from her other classmates.

• Bascom was sensitive to the lights used in the classroom, and she needed a covering.

• Women and men were not typically taught together in the same classroom

• The professors did not agree to teach women, so she needed to remain hidden.

Which statement provides an objective summary of the selection?

• Florence Bascom was the first female student at Johns Hopkins University.

• Florence Bascom was encouraged to pursue geology by her parents.

• Florence Bascom wrote poetry and taught classes when she was not conducting fieldwork.

• Florence Bascom fought for the opportunity to work and excel in the field of geology.

How does the anecdote in paragraphs 6-7 (look at the image for the paragraph) connect to the idea that female students were treated differently than male students?

• by commenting on the lack of fieldwork performed by female students versus male students

• by elaborating on the desires of female students to skip physical education classes

• by stressing that the abilities and talents of females would never be equal to those of male students

• by illustrating that something as harmless as a female’s outfit was questioned by her male counterparts

What is the meaning of the word "manifests as it is used below:

"When any woman manifests an interest in the science I am always glad to tell her of its possibilities and she makes her own choice."

• secures

• pretends

• demonstrates

• announces

How does paragraph 13 (look at the image for the paragraph) refine the author's ideas?

• It emphasizes that women must be persistent and work hard in order to achieve their ambitions.

• It provides the reasons why studying geology requires numerous advanced degrees.

• It explains why women are well-suited and ideal candidates for scientific fields.

• It illustrates how mentoring students is an important aspect of working as a teacher.

How does the structure of paragraphs 1-4 (refer to the image) support the author's purpose?

• Cause and effect illustrates how Bascom decided on a career in geology.

• Description shows how Bascom overcame obstacles to pursue her goals.

• Chronological order explains why Bascom was encouraged by her family.

• Question and answer suggests why Bascom was an important figure in history.

Which quotation is irrelevant to the claim in paragraph 9 that Bascom "loved to work outdoors"?

• “But she also finally had the chance to get outside and conduct fieldwork. Bascom studied the rocks of the Piedmont region of Maryland and Pennsylvania, work for which she became best known.” (paragraph 4)

• “Bascom emphasized fieldwork for her students, a practice which often brought her into conflict with Bryn Mawr president M. Carey Thomas.” (paragraph 6)

• “She conducted fieldwork in the summer, while returning to Bryn Mawr the rest of the year for teaching, writing reports, and analyzing samples.” (paragraph 9)

• “While the exact timeline of her visits to Maine remains to be reconstructed, she likely began visiting Maine on behalf of the USGS shortly after her appointment as assistant geologist.” (paragraph 10)

Based on the passage, what is the author's point of view regarding Bascom's impact on other scientists?

• Bascom chose only the most promising students to mentor.

• Bascom wrote influential and comprehensive texts for students studying geology.

• Bascom enjoyed teaching and supporting other scientists in her field.

• Bascom focused solely on teaching in order to inspire the most students.

Which quotation best support your answer to the previous question?

• After briefly working at Ohio State, she took a position at the women’s college, Bryn Mawr College. She began building a program in geology.” (paragraph 6)

• “Her report on Mount Desert was published in 1919, and reprinted by the Joint Path Committee of the Village Improvement Societies. It contains photographs by William C. Alden taken in 1907.” (paragraph 11)

• “Bascom was a mentor to many, including , Wildflowers of Mount Desert Island , author Edgar Theodore Wherry, who was her assistant at USGS. She trained numerous female geologists to think critically and communicate their findings.” (paragraph 12)

• “‘Not only must a girl have the mental aptitude for scientific research, but also physical strength and great physical courage. Then too she must be strong in the conviction that it is the work she really wants to do…’” (paragraph 13)

What key concept presented earlier in the passage is reinforced by Bascom's quotation in paragraph 13?

• Women must be persistent and work hard in order to achieve their ambitions.

• Studying geology requires numerous advanced degrees.

• Women are well-suited and ideal candidates for scientific fields.

• Mentoring students is an important aspect of working as a teacher.