The Phineas Gage Incident Quiz

What was Phineas Gage's occupation (before injury)?

• Doctor

• Railroad foreman

• Blacksmith

• Teacher

On what date did Phineas Gage's accident occur?

• July 4, 1848

• October 31, 1848

• September 13, 1848

• December 25, 1848

How long did Phineas Gage live after his accident?

• 20 years, 1 month, 5 days

• 15 years, 2 months, 23 days

• 5 years, 3 months, 12 days

• 11 years, 6 months, 19 days

What was the main tool used by Phineas Gage for his work?

• Crowbar

• Pickaxe

• Shovel

• Tamping iron

What caused the tamping iron to launch through Phineas Gage's skull?

• A spark igniting exposed blasting powder

• A miscommunication with his assistant

• A mechanical failure of equipment

• An earthquake

How did Phineas Gage's personality change after the accident?

• He became physically stronger

• His character changed

• He lost all memory

• He became more intelligent

Who took over Phineas Gage's medical case after the accident?

• Dr. Gregory House

• Dr. John Martyn Harlow

• Dr. Henry Jekyll

• Dr. Edward Williams

What was Phineas Gage famous for?

• Writing a best-selling novel

• Surviving a severe brain injury

• Discovering a cure for a disease

• Inventing a new railroad construction technique

How did Phineas Gage's accident contribute to medical science?

• It introduced antiseptic surgery techniques

• It provided insights into brain function and personality

• It led to the invention of the MRI machine

• It disproved the theory of phrenology

What was the length and weight of the tamping iron?

• Four feet, two inches long and fifteen pounds

• Three feet long and twelve pounds

• Two feet, five inches long and ten pounds

• Three feet, seven inches long and thirteen and a half pounds