Analyzing Central Ideas in Phineas Gage

What is one of the central ideas in the text "Phineas Gage"?

• The importance of medical advancements in the 19th century.

• The impact of Phineas Gage's accident on the understanding of brain function.

• The role of railroads in American expansion.

• The development of industrial machinery.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which piece of textual evidence best supports the idea that Phineas Gage's accident was significant for neuroscience?

• "Phineas Gage was a railroad construction foreman."

• "The iron rod passed through his skull, yet he survived."

• "His case was studied by doctors and scientists for years."

• "He worked on the railroad for many years."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.W.8.1B

How does the text develop the idea of Phineas Gage's personality change after the accident?

• By describing his work habits before the accident.

• By detailing the physical injuries he sustained.

• By providing accounts from people who knew him before and after the accident.

• By explaining the medical procedures he underwent.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

What central idea is highlighted by the description of Phineas Gage's life after the accident?

• The resilience of the human spirit.

• The dangers of working on the railroad.

• The importance of family support.

• The unpredictability of life.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement from the text best illustrates the central idea of the brain's role in personality?

• "Phineas Gage was known for his strong work ethic."

• "After the accident, Gage was no longer the same man."

• "The railroad was expanding rapidly during this time."

• "Doctors were amazed by his physical recovery."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author use Phineas Gage's story to explain the concept of brain localization?

• By discussing the tools used in railroad construction.

• By describing the specific brain areas affected by the accident.

• By listing the medical treatments available at the time.

• By comparing Gage's case to other medical cases.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Phineas Gage's accident was a turning point in medical history?

• "Gage was a popular figure in his community."

• "His case was one of the first to suggest a link between brain injury and personality change."

• "He traveled extensively after his recovery."

• "The accident occurred during a routine workday."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which central idea is developed through the accounts of Phineas Gage's behavior post-accident?

• The importance of safety in the workplace.

• The connection between brain injury and behavioral changes.

• The role of luck in survival.

• The significance of family in recovery.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

What does the text suggest about the medical community's reaction to Phineas Gage's case?

• They were indifferent to his condition.

• They were fascinated and used it to further study brain function.

• They were skeptical of his survival.

• They focused solely on his physical recovery.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.8.1

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How does the text use Phineas Gage's story to illustrate the limitations of 19th-century medicine?

• By highlighting the lack of advanced surgical techniques.

• By showing the reliance on traditional healing methods.

• By describing the limited understanding of brain function at the time.

• By emphasizing the role of home remedies.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8