Flowers for Algernon Progress Report 1-8

How does Dr. Strauss define IQ?

• He thinks IQ is a measure of how dumb you are. 
• He believes that IQ measures lots of different things. 
• He believes that IQ is a measure of how smart a person can become. 
• He thinks IQ is a measure of how smart someone already is. 

What is Charlie's original motive for becoming smart?

• He wants to earn money for living, so he participates in an experiment that increases IQ. 
• He wants to be like everyone else, have friends, and be "normal."
• He wants to learn how to beat Algernon in a race.
• He wants to show his teacher how smart he can be. 

How do you know that Charlie is frustrated in Progress Report 7?

• "Nothing is happening."
• "And those pictures are stupid, too."
• "Miss Kinnian didn't come see me."
• "...make up lies about people."

What is the point of view of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• first person, from Charlie's point of view
• first-person, Doctor Strauss' point of view
• third person, includes thoughts of all characters
• third person, telling the thoughts of Charlie and Miss Kinnian

What writing format does the story take or use?

• medical reports by the doctors
• progress reports by Charlie
• diary entries by Miss Kinnian
• job reports by Charlie's boss

What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

• He shows that he has a strong imagination.
• He shows that he has a violent temper
• He loses to Algernon
• He fails to see things in the ink

Why  do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

• They feel he is motivated to try to learn
• He is the only person willing to try it.
• They see that he has bonded with Algernon
• They know he needs a better job.

How do we know that Charlie is motivated?

• He is kind to the doctor
• He goes to night school
• Dr Strauss likes him
• He is not motivated

What is the purpose of the operation?

• To fix a brain tumor
• To fix his eyesight
• To make him 3 times more intelligent
• To stop his seizures

What did we learn about Charlie with the inkblot test?

• He loves taking tests
• He struggles with numbers
• He is very wise
• He cannot see beyond the shapes in front of him