Ben Carson: A Man of Action

1. What is Ben Carsons specialty?

2. What problem did he have when he was little?
3. What happened with Bens father?
4. What did Ben think was an obstacle for his future progress?
5. What did Sonya do to help Ben?
6. Why did Ben almost kill a friend?
7. What important event did Ben experience when he was in 7th grade?
8. How did Ben become a recognized and prestigious surgeon?
9. Write two examples of internal conflict in this story?
10. What important characters inspired Ben as he began reading?
11. What problem did Sonya have when the boys submitted their written reports?
12. Where does Ben work at present?

Vocabulary
1. It is to hurt someone with a knife.
2. It means without an objective or goal
3. It is to say the words letter by letter
4. It means intention of hurting or punishing
5. It is a doctor who treats children.