Flowers for Algernon Test Multiple Choice

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What point of view is 'Flowers for Algernon' written from?

Back

1st person point of view.

Front

What is the purpose of the operation that Charlie undergoes?

Back

To triple his intelligence.

Front

What incident was the most difficult for Charlie in the story?

Back

Algernon's death.

Front

What is Charlie's job at the beginning of the story?

Back

Janitor.

Front

What does it mean when someone 'pulled a Charlie Gordon'?

Back

They did something dumb.

Front

Who is Algernon in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

A mouse that undergoes the same intelligence-enhancing operation as Charlie.

Front

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

Back

The ethical implications of altering intelligence.

Front

How does Charlie's intelligence change throughout the story?

Back

He starts with a low IQ, undergoes surgery, and becomes highly intelligent, then regresses.

Front

What is the significance of the progress reports in the story?

Back

They show Charlie's development and changes in his thoughts and feelings.

Front

What does Charlie learn about friendship as he becomes more intelligent?

Back

He realizes that many of his 'friends' were not true friends.