Charlotte Parkhurst's Journey and Challenges

In the mid-1800s, Charlotte Parkhurst disguises herself as a boy to work with horses. After moving to California, she becomes partially blind and must relearn to drive a stagecoach. Through determination and practice, she proves her skills, even driving through a storm and safely crossing a dangerous river, earning respect and recognition for her abilities.

Why did Charlotte Parkhurst disguise herself as a boy?

• To avoid going to school

• To join the army

• To travel freely

• To work with horses

What was the main reason Charlotte moved to California?

• To find gold

• To escape her past

• To drive horse-drawn stage coaches

• To start a new family

What challenge did Charlotte face after her accident?

• She lost her job

• She was unable to walk

• She lost her memory

• She became partially blind

How did Charlotte train herself to drive with one good eye?

• By hiring an assistant

• By memorizing the route and sounds

• By getting new glasses

• By using a guide dog

What was Charlotte's goal during her training?

• To train new horses

• To make 10 clean round-trip runs

• To drive faster than others

• To learn new routes

What did Charlotte ask James after completing her training?

• To train her more

• To find her a new job

• To give her a raise

• To let her drive the stage run over the river

How did Charlotte convince James to let her drive?

• By threatening to leave

• By showing her past driving skills

• By bribing him

• By promising to drive only in good weather

What was the weather like on the day Charlotte drove the stage?

• Windy but dry

• Snowy and cold

• Stormy with heavy rain

• Sunny and clear

How did Charlotte ensure the safety of the passengers at the river?

• By checking the bridge and walking them across

• By finding an alternate route

• By waiting for the storm to pass

• By asking them to swim across

What was the reaction of the passengers after crossing the bridge?

• They were disappointed

• They were grateful and excited

• They were indifferent

• They were angry