501 Critical Reading Questions

Critical Reading Questions

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186.
The passage implies that Blackwell’s attitude toward studying and
practicing medicine changed from
a.
tenacious to wavering.
b.
uninterested to resolute.
c.
cynical to committed.
d.
idealized to realistic.
e.
theoretical to practical.
187.
All of the following questions can be explicitly answered on the
basis of the passage EXCEPT
a.
What barriers did Blackwell face in her pursuit to become a
physician?
b.
What degree of success did women attain in the field of medi-
cine as a result of Blackwell?
c.
What contributions did Blackwell make to women interested in
medicine as a profession?
d.
What specific steps did Blackwell take to gain admittance to
medical school?
e.
What did Blackwell claim was her inspiration for wanting to
become a doctor?
Questions 188–195 are based on the following passage.