""I Was A Spy"" Says Belgian Woman

The transcript details a woman's journey from studying to be a doctor to becoming a nurse and spy during the war. She gathered intelligence for the Allies while working in German hospitals and was awarded an iron cross by the enemy. Eventually discovered and sentenced to death, her sentence was commuted to life imprisonment due to her nursing services. She reflects on the misconceptions about spies and her life post-war.

What career was the narrator initially pursuing before the war?

• Lawyer

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Engineer

How did the narrator contribute to the war effort?

• By manufacturing weapons

• By piloting aircraft

• By nursing in German hospitals and gathering information

• By working as a codebreaker

What honor did the narrator receive from the enemy?

• Purple Heart

• Victoria Cross

• Iron Cross

• Medal of Honor

What was the narrator's sentence after being discovered by the Germans?

• Exile

• Community service

• Life imprisonment

• Death sentence

What is a common misconception about spies according to the narrator?

• They work alone

• They are all double agents

• They look sinister and secretive

• They are always young