Early Childhood
How old was Nellie Bly when her father died?
6 years old
When did Bly's mother divorce?
1878
How long was Bly in the insane asylum?
10 days
Thomas Francis Train
What was the name of the first newspaper company Bly worked for?
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Who founded the town Bly was born in?
Why did Bly's mother divorce?
Abuse
What was the name of the asylum where Bly stayed?
Blackwell's Island
Where did she die?
New York City
What was the name of the second newspaper company that Bly worked for?
New York World
What state was she born in?
Pennsylvania
How old was Bly when she went to college?
15
What was the name of the first newspaper company that Bly worked for?
Pittsburgh Dispatch
When did she die?
January 27, 1922
What was the name of Bly's six part series?
"10 Days in The Madhouse"
How many siblings did she have?
10 half siblings from her father's side, and 5 half siblings from her mother's, 15 in total.
What college did Bly attend?
Indiana State Normal School
How long did it take for Nellie Bly to go around the world?
72 days.
How many days did the record beater need to beat Bly's record?
67 days (No hand motions)
True or False: Did Bly make a world record?
True
What town was she born in?
Cochran Mills
Why did Bly quit college?
She couldn't afford to continue for more than one term.
What was the book where Nellie Bly got her inspiration from?
Around The World in 80 Days
How many dollars was Bly paid per hour at Pittsburgh Dispatch?
$5 per hour
What was the name of Bly's mother?
Mary Jane Cochran