Flowers for Algernon

"Flowers for Algernon" is written in the form of a

• journal.

• poem.
• drama.
• screenplay.

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CCSS.RL.8.5

In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie's main problem is that he is

• mentally disadvantaged.
• missing a leg.
• visually impaired.
• hearing impaired.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

In "Flowers for Algernon", the most obvious sign of Charlie's problem in the journal is 

• the anger he expresses toward everyone.
• the misspellings.
• his many references to wheelchairs.
• his many references to Dr. Strauss.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

At first, the inkblot tests the doctors ask Charlie to perform in "Flowers for Algernon" prove to be

• helpful.
• useless.
• humorous.
• illegal.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Early in "Flowers for Algernon" it is evident that Charlie is

• completely unaware of his condition.
• unable to communicate with others.
• fully aware of his condition.
• faking his condition.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

In "Flowers for Algernon", Algernon is 

• one of the doctors.
• one of Charlie's coworkers.
• an orderly at the hospital.
• a mouse.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

In "Flowers for Algernon", having Charlie race against Algernon shows that the doctors can be

• funny.

• helpful.

• strange.

• cruel.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

In "Flowers for Algernon", which of the following best captures the nature of Charlie's relationship with Miss Kinnian early in the story, before the operation?

• Suspicious

• Romantic

• Warm

• Distant

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which word best summarizes Charlie's feelings about the operation he is going to undergo in "Flowers for Algernon"? 

• Fear
• Skepticism

• Delight
• Resentment

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "Flowers for Algernon", throughout the story, the author is able to convey the personalities of the other characters by portraying them through

• Charlie's reactions to them.
• stage directions.
• their own words.
• an introduction to the journal.

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CCSS.RL.8.3