The Phineas Gage Story Quiz

What did Phineas Gage do after becoming bored at the Boston medical school?

• He returned to his hometown.

• He took back his tamping iron and traveled through New England.

• He started teaching at the medical school.

• He wrote a book about his experiences.

What was P. T. Barnum's American Museum known for?

• Being a traditional museum.

• Its scientific research.

• Being a freak show.

• Its extensive collection of art.

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an exhibit at Barnum's museum?

• Calves born with two heads

• Bearded ladies

• A real mermaid

• Living giants

How did Barnum make his museum a success?

• By having a quiet and calm atmosphere.

• Hype and humbug.

• Through educational programs.

• By offering free entry.

What was unique about the 'Woolly Horse'?

• It was a newly discovered species.

• It was a horse with long hair.

• It was the oldest horse in the world.

• It was a horse that could perform tricks.

What did Phineas Gage exhibit at Barnum's museum?

• A collection of rare animals.

• Himself and his tamping iron.

• His medical records.

• Paintings of his accident.

Who tried to verify the story of Phineas Gage's exhibition?

• P. T. Barnum

• Professor Malcolm Macmillan

• Alton Blackington

• Dr. Harlow

What did Phineas Gage do after returning from New York?

• He became a teacher.

• He started his own museum.

• He worked in a livery stable.

• He wrote a memoir.

What was Phineas Gage's job in Chile?

• A museum curator

• A livery stable owner

• A stagecoach driver

• A medical researcher

Who provided information about Phineas Gage's activities after he left Boston?

• Alton Blackington

• Professor Malcolm Macmillan

• P. T. Barnum

• His mother