Phineas Gage Quiz: Chapter 1

What was Phineas's job at the construction site? 

• Paul-bearer

• Foreman

• Fore-bearer

• Assistant to a man named Paul

What was the first thing Phineas spoke about after his accident? 

• He wanted to get back to work

• He wanted to get lunch

• He began talking about the explosion

• He wanted to find another job

What does Phineas tell Dr. Williams when he arrives at the scene?

• "Here's to looking at you, kid."

• "Well, it's about time you showed up, Doc."

• "Well, here’s work enough for you, Doctor."

• "Well, I guess I got into an accident."

True or False: Phineas insists on telling the Doctor the story of his accident without the help of his men.

• True

• False

True or False: Phineas needed help climbing up the stairs to be treated by the doctor.

• True

• False

What is an example of a "closed brain" injury?

• When you get confused

• When you get lost

• When you

• When you get a concussion

What is an "open brain" injury?

• When someone is open minded

• When someone has a crack in their skull

• When someone yawns too much

• When someone has headaches

Who came to visit Phineas after his accident?

• His mother and uncle

• His mother and cousin

• His father and brother

• His sister and brother

What was the biggest danger to Phineas's life after his accident?

• Falling

• Loss of Blood

• Infection

• Getting fired from his job

After the doctor helped him, what happened to Phineas?

• He developed a fever

• He developed an infection

• His brain started leaking gross fluid

• All of the above