1. Why was Ben Carson failing 5th grade? He was failing 5th grade because he didn’t have glasses. 2. What did Ben's mother do that helped him to do better in school? She made him start going to the library.3. Why did the teacher react negatively when Ben received the award? What award did he receive? She was acting like that because he was black and they where white.4. Describe Ben Carson's temper. Ben Carson had a really bad temper he got mad even if someone called him stupid.5. What would've happened if Ben would've not changed his temper? He would have ended up in jail.6. Name two successful achievements Ben Carson reached before becoming a neurosurgeon. He achieves his goal of being a doctor and being able to succeed in school.