Flowers for Algernon Part 1

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Who is Algernon?

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Algernon is a mouse who has already had the operation Charlie had and they complete maze races together.

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True or False: Dr. Nemur worried that Charlie would keep getting smarter and smarter, until no one could understand him anymore even them.

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False

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What kind of test did the tester give to Charlie?

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He was given an inkblot test he calls the 'raw shok' (actually spelled Rorschach).

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What is not one of Charlie's goals for himself?

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He wants to have a girlfriend when he becomes smarter.

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Who said Charlie wanted to read and write even more than some other people who were smarter than he was?

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Miss Kinnian.

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What is the main theme of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

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The main theme is the exploration of intelligence and its impact on human relationships.

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What does Charlie hope to achieve through the experiment?

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Charlie hopes to become smarter and improve his reading and writing skills.

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Who are the two doctors involved in Charlie's experiment?

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Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss.

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What is the significance of the maze races between Charlie and Algernon?

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The maze races symbolize the competition and the changes in intelligence between Charlie and Algernon.

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How does Charlie's perception of himself change throughout the story?

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Charlie initially sees himself as less intelligent, but as he becomes smarter, he gains a new perspective on his abilities and relationships.