Ben Carson

What is the main idea of this text?

• Ben Carson grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and his mother, Sonya Carson, worked hard to support her children in their academic pursuits by encouraging them to read often and write book reports for her.

• As Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Trump, Ben Carson came up with a plan to create EnVision centers across the United States to provide services to the surrounding community.

• Ben Carson is an African-American neurosurgeon and politician who pioneered important brain surgeries and later served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He is known for innovative surgeries that were crucial to the medical society and the world.

• As a neurosurgeon, Ben Carson performed important surgeries that changed the medical field, including one difficult 22-hour surgery in which he separated conjoined twins.

What kind of doctor is Ben Carson?​ ​ ​ (a)  

• a cardiologist

• a neurosurgeon

• a dentist

• a veterinarian

“One of Carson’s goals was to create 3,000 EnVision Centers across the country. These centers were meant to help low-income Americans access education, mentorship, job training, and health services…And in the spirit of public service, he also created The Carson Scholars Fund, which awards 500 scholarships every year to students who serve their communities.”

What can you conclude about Carson based on this information?

• Carson has never interacted much with low-income communities.

  Helping all Americans have access to education is very important to Carson.

• Carson thinks that the best way to help people is to give them mentorship.

• Carson’s happiest years of his life were spent at college and medical school.

• Helping all Americans have access to education is very important to Carson.

What is the main idea of Ben Carson's autobiography, 'Gifted Hands'?

• Ben Carson's journey from a poor student to a renowned neurosurgeon.

• The history of neurosurgery and its advancements.

• A detailed account of Ben Carson's political career.

• The challenges faced by African-American doctors in the 20th century.

Which of the following surgeries is Ben Carson famous for?

• Heart transplant

• Separation of conjoined twins

• Liver transplant

• Knee replacement

In which field did Ben Carson make significant contributions?

• Cardiology

• Neurosurgery

• Orthopedics

• Dermatology

What is the title of Ben Carson's book that focuses on his life and career?

• Think Big

• Gifted Hands

• The Big Picture

• Healing Hands

Which of the following best describes Ben Carson's early education?

• He was a top student from the beginning.

• He struggled academically but improved over time.

• He was homeschooled by his mother.

• He attended a private school from a young age.

What role did Ben Carson serve in the U.S. government?

• Secretary of Education

• Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

• Secretary of Health and Human Services

• Secretary of State

What is a major theme in Ben Carson's book 'Gifted Hands'?

• The importance of perseverance and hard work.

• The history of medical advancements.

• The role of technology in modern medicine.

• The political landscape of the 21st century.