Flowers for Algernon 1-8

The main character's name is _____________. 

• Charles Gordin  
• Charlie Gordon 
• Algernon Gordon 
• Charles Barkley 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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Why does Charlie write everything down in progress reports? 

• So he doesn't forget
• So he can track his progress
• So the doctors can see his mental capacity
• So Miss Kinnian can assess his writing ability 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What tests are administered to Charlie that make him feel afraid and inadequate? 

• Projective tests 
• Dramatic Demonstration tests 
• Story Telling Tests 
• Motivation tests

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Why does Charlie have a difficult time with the tests administered by the doctors? 

• Because he has an IQ of 68 
• He is distracted by the colors 
• He is nervous
• The doctor is not giving him enough time to take the test

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The doctor's names are ______________ and ______________.  

• Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur
• Dr. Algernon and Dr. Charley 
• Dr. Struss and Dr. Nemo
• Dr. Stress and Dr. Neuro

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is his night school teacher's name? 

• Mrs. Krimlin
• Mrs. Kinnian 
• Mrs. Flannigan 
• Mrs. Kinnyun

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does his night school teacher tell the doctors about him? 

• He's really slow and he's a lot of work. 
• He's her best student because he's very motivated. 
• Other adults make fun of his ability
• He's really funny

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Charlie do poorly on the Thematic Apperception Test? 

• He thinks it's wrong to make up lies about people.
• He can't see the pictures because he needs his glasses.
• He is unmotivated.
• He doesn't see anything except ink blobs. 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Charlie competes against a mouse on which of these? 

• Mazes
• Puzzles 
• Cheese eating contests
• Running in a hamster wheel

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why did Charlie get scared? 

• The doctors were arguing. 
• He has had a bad experience with mice. 
• Mrs. Kinnian yelled at him. 
• The doctors were being rude to him. 

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