Ben Carson Biography Questions

How do you identify the main characters or the most important people in a biography?

• By analyzing how frequently they are mentioned and their part in the story/experiences.

• By looking at the chapter titles

• By checking the index

• By reading the introduction

Which of the following challenges does Ben experience in his early life that shape the person he is today?

• Poverty

• Health issues

• Relationship problems

• Career setbacks

When it comes to his temper, which words/phrases show us his feelings/emotions he experienced during this time? (Choose all that apply)

• He raised his fist at his mom.

• All it would take to make him happy was one Italian knit shirt.

• "I don't care! I won't wear them! They're not what I want!

• Ben got angry and threw a rock at a kid, breaking his glasses and bloodying his nose

Identify a challenge he faced in his later life.

• Health issues

• Financial difficulties

• Lack of recognition

• Family disputes

What were the solutions to his problems as a student?

• He hired a tutor

• He read and studied more

• He watched youtube shorts

• He just prayed and God did it for him.

The book uses several medical terms in the book. Which words/phrases help you make meaning of the word craniopagus?

• arms were missing

• grow back together

• siamese twins; heads attached

• facing away from eachother.

Ben Carson believed he could achieve success. How did his experiences help shape this attitude?

• By making him value hard work and perseverance

• By discouraging him from taking risks

• By focusing solely on academic achievements

• By prioritizing financial success over personal growth

What motivated him to succeed?

• Personal ambition to have a better life.

• Financial gain to make lots of money

• Recognition from peers

• Desire to help others

What do you think the main theme of Ben’s Biography would be? Why?

• Overcoming Life's Challenges

• Avoiding Books

• A journey of self-discovery

• The importance of family

Of all the awards and fame Ben earned, what does he say is his greatest contribution to the world?

• His scientific discoveries

• His medical expertise.

• His literary works

• His influence on young people.