Flowers for Algernon-Part One Studyguide Review

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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

Before the operation, how does Charlie feel about it?

• He is terrified.
• He is happy and excited.
• He is angry.
• He does not care.

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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

From the choices below, which one is NOT a positive quality of Charlie Gordon?

• eager to please
• motivated
• agreeable
• apathetic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can you infer from the details about Charlie at the start of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• He has below-normal intelligence.
• He sees and hears things that are not there.
• He cannot control his temper.
• He cannot hold down a job and support himself

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

What is the purpose of Charlie's surgery?

• Double his intelligence
• Make him more likable
• Helps him make friends
• Triple his intelligence

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why did Miss Kinnian tell the doctors that Charlie would be the best choice for the brain operation?

• He was the oldest student and he deserved a chance.
• He had the best eyesight in the class.
• He had the highest intelligence in her class.
• He was the most motivated student in her night school.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Charlie has to compete against Algernon, he is very frustrated by him. Why?

• Algernon bites him on the left arm.
• Algernon wins the first 10 competitions with the maze.
• The mouse eats part of his lunch, and Charlie is furious.
• The doctors won't pay Charlie unless he wins.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Before the operation, Charlie is warned that the operation is ______________.

• possibly temporary.
• very painful.
• going to cost a lot of money.
• dangerous and may cause death or paralysis.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3