Ben Carson's Gifted Hands

What was one of Ben Carson's notable medical achievements?

• First successful separation of conjoined twins joined at the head

• Developed a groundbreaking cancer treatment

• Discovered a new type of virus

• Performed the first successful heart transplant

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How did Ben Carson overcome the challenges he faced in his life?

• Luck and chance

• Sleeping all day

• Ignoring the challenges

• Hard work, determination, and education.

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What medical field did Ben Carson specialize in?

• Cardiology

• Oncology

• Dermatology

• Neurosurgery

What was the biggest obstacle Ben Carson had to overcome in his career?

• Having a successful career from the start

• Growing up in poverty and facing racial discrimination

• Being born into a wealthy family

• Never facing any challenges

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What impact did Ben Carson's surgical innovations have on the medical field?

• Ben Carson's surgical innovations had no impact on the medical field.

• Ben Carson's surgical innovations led to a decline in surgical success rates.

• Ben Carson's surgical innovations revolutionized neurosurgery and set new standards for complex procedures.

• Ben Carson's surgical innovations were quickly forgotten and deemed irrelevant.

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How did Ben Carson's upbringing influence his approach to patient care?

• His upbringing in poverty and emphasis on education and hard work instilled empathy, determination, and a focus on holistic care.

• His upbringing in wealth and lack of education led to a lack of empathy and focus on profit

• He grew up in a war-torn country which made him aggressive and uncaring towards patients

• Ben Carson's upbringing had no impact on his approach to patient care

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What is the significance of the title 'Gifted Hands' in relation to Ben Carson's story?

• The title 'Gifted Hands' symbolizes Ben Carson's exceptional surgical skills and talents.

• The title 'Gifted Hands' signifies Ben Carson's passion for playing musical instruments.

• The title 'Gifted Hands' refers to Ben Carson's love for woodworking.

• The title 'Gifted Hands' represents Ben Carson's expertise in cooking.

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Ben Carson's classmates called him:

• The smartest child alive.

• The dumbest kid in fifth grade.

• The angriest boy in the school.

• Their best friend.

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What was Sonya's (Ben's mom) job?

• mowing the lawn for wealthy people

• cleaning houses for poor people

• cleaning houses for wealthy people

• cleaning libraries

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Which of the following proved that Ben had a bad temper?

• He explained what obsidian was.

• He almost hit his mother.

• Ben's friends made fun of him.

• He almost stabbed his friend.