Women Leaders: Clara Barton Questions 1. Which section of the biography highlights the idea that Barton tried several careers that involved working with people before establishing the American Red Cross? A “Early Life” B “Angel Of The Battlefield” C “The American Red Cross” D “Later Years And Death” 2. According to the article, how did Barton's interest in helping people change after volunteering to collect supplies during the Civil War? A She decided she wanted a more direct approach to working with people. B She decided that she was best able to help by giving speeches about her experiences. C She decided that focusing her efforts on soldiers was the best way to help others. D She decided that she would be of more use to people in Europe, so she left the United States. 3. What is MOST LIKELY the reason why the author included the information about Clara Barton's nickname in the section "Angel Of The Battlefield"? A It shows that Barton was a religious leader for many of the soldiers. B It shows that Barton was so popular with the soldiers that they gave her a special name. C It shows that Barton was afraid of dying on the battlefields with the soldiers. D It shows that Barton was helpful to many people during a frightening time. 4. Read the section "The American Red Cross." Which sentence suggests that Barton was inspired by the work of the International Red Cross? A While visiting Europe, Barton worked with a relief organization known as the International Red Cross during the Franco-­Prussian War of 1870-­1871, which was between France and Germany. B After returning home to the United States, she began working to convince others to open an American branch of this international organization. C The American Red Cross Society was founded in 1881 and Barton served as its first president. D As its leader, Barton oversaw assistance and relief work for the victims of such disasters as the 1889 Johnstown Flood in Pennsylvania and the 1900 Great Galveston Hurricane in Texas. 5. According to the article, how did Clara Barton come up with the idea for the American Red Cross? A She heard about a group of people trying to start an organization while working in the patent office. B She learned about similar organizations while she was employed as a teacher. C She was inspired by an organization she worked with while she was in Europe. D She was asked to start it by people who were missing loved ones during the Civil War. 6. Based on information in the article, which of these statements is TRUE? A The Red Cross relies on volunteers because it does not have the money to pay a staff. B Clara Barton gave speeches to wounded soldiers in order to motivate them to keep fighting. C Clara Barton worked hard to help soldiers on the battlefields during the Civil War. D The International Red Cross was started to help American soldiers recover from the war. 7. Based on the article, why is the American Red Cross an important organization? A It allows America to help European countries suffering due to emergencies and disasters. B It provides help to Americas who are suffering due to emergencies and disasters. C It helps soldiers and families reunite after times of war. D It assists European soldiers who need expensive medical care. 8. Which the sentence from the section "Later Years And Death" shows how Clara Barton kept the American Red Cross going during difficult times? A Barton never took a salary for her work with the Red Cross and sometimes used her own money to pay for supplies and relief efforts. B Barton resigned from the American Red Cross in 1904 during a power struggle within the organization. C After leaving the Red Cross, Barton remained active, giving speeches and lessons. D She also wrote a book titled “The Story of my Childhood,” which was published in 1907. 9. Which question is answered in the section “Angle Of The Battlefield”? A How did Barton lead the American Red Cross Society? B Where did she work as the first female clerk? C At what age did Barton become a teacher? D What was Barton’s nickname for her tireless work? Read the following sentence. Barton found her calling at a young age ________ she helped her brother David after an accident. 10. Which word would best complete the sentence? A moreover B because C however D consequently