Flowers for Algernon PR 11 & 12 Review.1

What is the difference between the two doctors?

• Dr. Nemur struggles with self-doubt, and he wants all the fame and credit; Dr. Strauss knowledge is limited, but he cares for Charlie.

• Dr. Nemur wants to make sure Charlie is successful; Dr. Strauss wants all the credit for the operation.

• Dr. Nemur to help more people like Charlie; Dr. Strauss only wants to help himself get more money.

Why are the doctors uncomfortable around Charlie now?

• Charlie is smarter than they are; they feel inferior to him.

• Charlie is still not smarter than they are; they feel like they let Charlie down.

• Charlie is not smarter than they are; they think they are superior to him.

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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

How does Charlie react when he finds out that he knows more than the doctors?

• He is annoyed and feels deceived.

• He is feels excited that he is now smart enough.

• He is sad because now the doctors don't want to work with him anymore.

Give a summary of the incident at the diner.

• The dishwasher dropped the dishes and everyone in the diner laughed at him including Charlie.

• The dishwasher ran out the kitchen screaming and everyone in the diner jumped because they were all afraid of him.

• The dishwasher yelled at his boss and everyone in the diner yelled at him including Charlie.

What is Charlie's reaction? Why?

• He laughed initially then he became furious and yelled at everyone because he realized that he was just like the boy.

• He laughed initially then he cried because he realized that everyone was yelling at his brother.

• He walked out of the restaurant and went home.

What decision does Charlie make? What was his claim?

• He decides to use his intelligence to (work in the field of human intelligence) help perfect the operation to help people who are mentally challenged.

• He decides to work in Mr. Donnegan's Plastic Box factory as a janitor for the rest of his life.

• He decides to go to school so that he can become a neurosurgeon and psychiatrist just like Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss.

What are the implications of Algernon biting Charlie?

• Algernon is changing and becoming vicious.

• Algernon is so hungry that he tries to eat Charlie's finger.

• Algernon is so excited to see Charlie that he accidentally bites his finger.

On May 24, In what way is Algernon changing?

• He is regressing because he is less cooperative, refuses to run the maze, and decreased motivation.

• He is progressing because he is runs the maze a lot, and is more motivated

• He is overly excited and cannot control his behavior.

Why have the doctors asked Charlie not to come to the lab anymore?

• They don't want him to see what is happening to Algernon because more than likely it could happen to Charlie.

• They don't want to see Charlie anymore because he is smarter than they are.

• They don't want Charlie to see the new experiment that they are working on with Algernon.

On May 29 & 31, What is Charlie working on?

• He's working the research to find out why the operation is not permanent.

• He's working an assignment in his adult night class with Miss Kinnian.

• He's working to help the doctors save Algernon from being put down since he is biting everyone.