Flowers for Algernon Review Game

Front

What does regression mean in the context of Flowers for Algernon?

Back

Regression means that Charlie and Algernon's minds went back to their previous state before the surgery.

Front

Who wanted Charlie fired from his job?

Back

Almost everyone in the entire factory wanted Charlie fired.

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Front

What is the first thing Charlie starts to forget?

Back

Charlie first starts to forget where he lives.

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What does Charlie keep in his pocket for good luck?

Back

Charlie keeps a rabbit's foot in his pocket for good luck.

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Front

What is the main idea of Flowers for Algernon?

Back

The main idea is that Charlie wants to become smart so he can be like other people.

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Front

What is the significance of Algernon in the story?

Back

Algernon represents the consequences of the intelligence-enhancing surgery and serves as a parallel to Charlie's journey.

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Front

How does Charlie's intelligence change throughout the story?

Back

Charlie's intelligence increases significantly after the surgery but eventually regresses back to his original state.

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Front

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

Back

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's teacher and love interest, encouraging his desire for knowledge and personal growth.

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Front

What ethical questions does Flowers for Algernon raise?

Back

The story raises ethical questions about the morality of experimenting on humans and the implications of altering intelligence.

Front

How does Charlie's perception of himself change after the surgery?

Back

After the surgery, Charlie's perception of himself shifts from feeling inferior to feeling superior, but this changes again as he regresses.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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