WorksheetsEileen O'Connor Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was Eileen O'Connor known for founding?
The Red Cross
The Brown Nurses
The Salvation Army
The Sisters of Mercy
Where was Eileen O'Connor born?
Sydney
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
What injury did Eileen suffer at the age of three?
Broken arm
Crippling break in her spine
Leg fracture
Head injury
What nickname did Eileen earn due to her short stature?
Little Sister
Tiny Leader
The Little Mother
Petite Nurse
In what year did Eileen's father die?
1905
1911
1915
1920
What was one of the options Our Lady put forward to Eileen?
To become a teacher
To travel the world
To return to heaven with Our Lady
To write a book
When did Eileen start the ministry of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor?
1910
1913
1915
1920
What was Eileen's cause of death?
Heart attack
Tuberculosis of the spine and exhaustion
Pneumonia
Cancer
How old was Eileen when she died?
25
28
30
32
What did Eileen find consolation in despite her restricted opportunities?
Her friends
Her family and strong Catholic faith
Her hobbies
Her travels
Where was Eileen's coffin moved to in December 1936?
Sydney Cathedral
Our Lady’s Home in Coogee
Melbourne Cemetery
Brisbane Chapel
What did the Brown Nurses provide under Eileen's leadership?
Educational services
Legal aid
Compassionate care for the sick poor
Financial support
What was Eileen's role in the ministry of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor?
She was a nurse
She supervised and directed their work
She was a patient
She was a financial donor
What unexpected challenge did the Brown Nurses face in the early years?
Lack of funding
Opposition from church authorities
Shortage of nurses
Natural disasters
Who supported Eileen in starting the ministry of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor?
Her family
Fr Edward McGrath
Her friends
The government
