Flowers for Algernon

Front

Why did Charlie go to adult education classes?

Back

Charlie was a student in the class.

Front

Who is the speaker in Flowers For Algernon?

Back

The speaker is Charlie.

Front

How does Charlie begin to perceive the doctors?

Back

Charlie thinks they are not as smart as he thought.

Front

What is the main idea of Flowers for Algernon?

Back

Charlie wants to become smart so he can be like other people.

Front

Why did Charlie feel he failed the ink blot test?

Back

Charlie cannot understand what he is supposed to see.

Front

What is the significance of Algernon in the story?

Back

Algernon represents the potential and limitations of intelligence.

Front

How does Charlie's intelligence change throughout the story?

Back

Charlie initially has a low IQ, undergoes surgery to increase his intelligence, and later experiences a decline.

Front

What role does Miss Kinnian play in Charlie's life?

Back

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's teacher and love interest, supporting his desire for education.

Front

What ethical questions are raised in Flowers for Algernon?

Back

The story raises questions about the morality of experimenting on humans and the nature of intelligence.

Front

How does Charlie's relationship with his coworkers change?

Back

Charlie's coworkers initially mock him, but as he becomes smarter, they become jealous and distant.