Phineas GageA Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science
Authored by Luz Gonzalez-Espino
English, Science
7th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What could Phineas still do immediately after the accident?
He can speak.
He can write.
He can climb stairs.
All of the above.
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Dr. Harlow declare that "Phineas fully recovered?"
Harlow doesn't want to make Phineas feel bad.
Phineas can walk, count, dress himself, and speak mostly like a normal person.
Phineas didn't suffer any lasting damage from the accident.
Harlow doesn't notice some of Phineas's unusual symptoms.
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CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Dr. Harlow compare Phineas to?
a criminal
a politician
a child
an animal
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CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best represents the Boston doctors' understanding of the brain?
They have not studied the human brain at all.
They have studied the human brain but do not have any theories.
They have studied the brain and have theories as to how it works.
They have studied the brain and proven many theories about it.
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CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, why was Phineas so interesting to doctors?
His injury was at the back of the head.
Each doctor thought he proved their theory.
The doctors could make a lot of money on their theories.
Phineas could explain to them which of their theories was correct.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Phineas's life like after he left Boston?
It was thought he performed many different jobs.
He moved in with his mother and lived with her until he died.
He traveled the world and lived a wholesome life.
He married and had many children.
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CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'conduct' mean?
To examine the parts of something in detail
A repeating pattern of actions
To behave or act in a certain way
A furnace or oven where metal is heated and shaped
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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