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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author say he experiences less of a negative response from patients nowadays?
(a) Patients know who he is and what he looks like before they get there.
(b) He pre-screens patients to make sure they have a positive attitude.
(c) He has learned to be more charming.
(d) Times have changed and people are less prejudiced.

2. In "The Rest of Their Story," what did the author say headlines read after the twins' surgery?
(a) It's all in God's hands.
(b) Dr. Carson a hero.
(c) Twins blind from surgery.
(d) Twins may not survive.

3. What happened when the author pulled Craig's tumorous growth in his brain stem, during his surgery?
(a) The author heard God's voice.
(b) The author suddenly felt lightheaded.
(c) Craig began to bleed excessively.
(d) It came free in one gigantic blob.

4. In " Three Special Children," what does the author say is heartbreaking to watch parents do?
(a) Let tragedies tear their relationships apart.
(b) Sit by the bedside of a comatose child.
(c) Bury a child.
(d) Second guess their decisions.

5. How much blood did Maranda lose during the hemispherectomy?
(a) Twelve ounces.
(b) Nine pints.
(c) Two pints.
(d) None.

6. Before the author left for his interview in Baltimore, he decided that he wanted to be himself and be accepted or rejected by _____ and not _____.
(a) His recommendations/By anything he says.
(b) Being himself/Because he projects some kind of image through a super-sales job.
(c) Pitching his metal ring technique/By being modest.
(d) His grades/By the mistakes he has made.

7. In "The Rest of Their Story," the author says the twins were given phenobarbitol in order to do what?
(a) Reduce brain swelling.
(b) Fight off infection.
(c) Put the babies in a coma.
(d) Regulate blood pressure.

8. What does the author say was the most harrowing moment of the surgery for Patrick and Benjamin, in "Separating the Twins"?
(a) Forcing the boys into hypothermic arrest.
(b) Separating the large venus sinuses.
(c) Fashioning new satittal veins.
(d) Learning that the blood supply might run out.

9. Denise's surgery, in "Little Beth," confirmed for the author that when people know their _____ and they know their job, it doesn't matter who _____ them.
(a) Profession/Hires.
(b) Capabilities/Opposes.
(c) Enemies/Attacks.
(d) Weaknesses/Supports.

10. What are members of the Ben Carson Club at Old Court Middle School in the Baltimore suburbs required to do?
(a) Watch no more than three tevelvision programs a week and read at least two books.
(b) Meet with a mentor every week.
(c) Work in teams devising original science investigations.
(d) Follow the author's "Think Big" commands.

11. Why did the author tell Craig and Susan that he could NOT open the pons up during Craig's surgery?
(a) He thought it was too risky.
(b) He did not have the necessary tool.
(c) He was tired.
(d) There was too much swelling.

12. In "Think Big," what does the author say talented young people should focus on, instead of music and sports?
(a) Books and self-improvement.
(b) Science.
(c) Service.
(d) Finding a spiritual community.

13. What time does the author decide he must leave work each day, in "Family Affairs"?
(a) 7 p.m
(b) 12 a.m.
(c) 11 p.m.
(d) 5 p.m.

14. How long did Maranda's hemispherectomy take in "Heartbreak"?
(a) Ten hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Five hours.
(d) Twenty hours.

15. In "A Special Year," why was the author concerned about his wife traveling to Australia?
(a) She hated warm climates.
(b) She would have to quit a lucrative job.
(c) She was pregnant and on bed rest.
(d) She would have to leave all of her close friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the author give for not wanting to travel to Australia, in "A Special Year"?

2. What marveled the author about Danielle's parents, in "Three Special Children," when she died?

3. How does the author say Bo-Bo Valentine received her injury?

4. During what years was the author a resident at Johns Hopkins?

5. How did Beth Usher, in "Little Beth," receive a bump that later caused her first seizure?

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