Elizabeth Blackwell: The First Woman Doctor

Elizabeth became the first woman doctor because Mary Donaldson believed in her potential. At 24, Elizabeth visited her ill friend Mary, who expressed a preference for female doctors and encouraged Elizabeth to pursue medicine. Initially skeptical, Elizabeth couldn't shake the idea and thought about it constantly, eventually deciding to follow this path.

Who believed in Elizabeth's potential to become a doctor?

• Her brother

• Mary Donaldson

• Her teacher

• Her father

What did Mary Donaldson suggest to Elizabeth?

• To become a writer

• To become a nurse

• To become a teacher

• To become a doctor

How did Elizabeth initially react to the idea of becoming a doctor?

• She was skeptical

• She was excited

• She was angry

• She was indifferent

What did Elizabeth think about constantly after Mary suggested she become a doctor?

• Becoming a female doctor

• Traveling the world

• Her studies

• Her family

At what times did Elizabeth think about becoming a doctor?

• Only during the day

• Only at night

• During sewing circles and over tea

• Only when talking to Mary