Mary Seacole; travels to Crimea

The transcript describes a journey to the Crimea, starting with preparations in England, including printing business cards and forming a partnership with Thomas Day. Supplies were gathered, and the journey to Constantinople began on a Dutch steamer. During the trip, a stop at Bolton Rometta led to an introduction to Florence Nightingale, who was in charge of nurses at the British Base Hospital. The narrator visited Nightingale, who was friendly and offered assistance.

What did the narrator do before leaving England for the Crimea?

• Met a doctor at Bolton Rometta

• Visited Florence Nightingale

• Sailed directly to Scutari

• Printed business cards and formed a partnership

Who did the narrator form a partnership with?

• A Dutch steamer captain

• A doctor from Scutari

• Thomas Day

• Florence Nightingale

Where did the ship stop during the journey to Constantinople?

• England

• Crimea

• Bolton Rometta

• Scutari

What did the doctor provide to the narrator?

• Medical supplies

• A letter of introduction to Florence Nightingale

• A map of the Crimea

• Directions to the British Base Hospital

How did Florence Nightingale respond to the narrator's visit?

• She was indifferent and unhelpful

• She was too busy to talk

• She was friendly and offered assistance

• She refused to meet the narrator