Victoria’s Read

1. In 1928, Eileen Vollick was the first woman to receive her _in Canada.
-pilot’s license
-chauffeur’s license
-driver’s license
-boating license

2. In 1734, Marie-Joseph Angelique was sentenced to death. What crime did this woman commit that warranted her execution in Montreal?
-Adultery
-Robbery
-Arson
-Murder

3.  In 1906, when Laure Gaudreault was a young teacher her work conditions would have been less than ideal. How did she improve these conditions?
-Her policy was to teach only girls.
-She created a teacher’s union in Quebec.
- During her summer break, she visited the homes of young children to deliver school supplies.
-She insisted that in the schools there only be one class per teacher.

4.  What accomplishment(s) is Adelaide Hunter Hoodless famous for?
-She set up and distributed women’s undergarments from her home.
-She became the first woman priest.
-She promoted nutrition and good sanitation in the home.
-She was one of the first women to become a traveling judge.

5. James Miranda Barry posed as a male for her entire adult life so that she could work in her chosen profession. What was it?
-Fur Trader
-Banker
-Physician
-Lawyer

ANSWERS

1. Pilot’s license. Eileen Vollick received her training at Jack V. Elliot’s Flying School, located in Hamilton, Ontario.

2. Arson. Marie-Joseph Angelique was a black slave who attempted to gain her freedom. In her bid for freedom she burnt her owner’s home hoping to provide a distraction so that she could escape. Marie never gained her freedom, instead she was hung until dead and then her body was burnt.

3. Laure Gaudreault created a teacher’s union in Quebec.  In 1936 she created her first union for teachers which continues to work for improved conditions.

4. She promoted nutrition and good sanitation in the home.

5. Physician. Dr. James Mirand Barry is believed to have been born Margaret Bulkley in 1795.  Upon her death in London in 1865, Dr. James Miranda Barry’s secret became known.