Reading Questions for Chapters 11 & 12 of Gifted Hands
Directions: Answer each question using AT LEAST one complete sentence.
1. What area of medicine becomes a compulsion for Ben?
2. In what way do other doctors begin taking advantage of Carson? How does he feel about it?
3. Why does Ben decide to apply at Johns Hopkins instead of remaining at the University of
Michigan?
4. Why is an application to John Hopkins risky?
5. What prejudice does Ben face when he starts interning and how does he deal with it?
6. What honor does Ben receive at John Hopkins?
7. Why does Ben go ahead with the operation even though he cannot locate the faculty member who is
in charge?
8. What does Ben do between his 2nd and 3rd year of medical school?
9. What message does Ben feel is important for young people?