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 happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

He fails to see things in the ink

He shows that he has a strong imagination.

He shows that he has a violent temper

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.

Why do Charlie's fellow co-workers want Charlie fired?

They become jealous and wary of Charlie as he becomes smart.

They have become frightened by his bad temper.

They think he is damaging the factory.

Choose the details that show that Charlie's experiment is starting to take effect.

Challenging the Doctors' knowledge, falling for Miss Kinnian, performing his experiments.

quitting his job, becoming more quiet, looking into piano and painting

losing to Algernon, visiting Muggy's Saloon, "pulling a Charlie Gordon"

What can you infer about Charlie's relationship with his co-workers before the experiment?

He thinks they are good friends and fails to realize that they sometimes tease him.

He is deeply hurt by their teasing, but refuses to believe that they mean it in good fun.

They are afraid of him and do not like to socialize

They try so hard to be kind to him.

What are Dr. Nemur's motivations for performing the experiment (and future experiments)?

pressure from the scientific community to perform

making a positive difference for humankind

Which statement best describes the relationship between Charlie and Miss Kinnian?

They have a warm, friendly relationship, and Charlie trusts her.

He likes her, but he is suspicious of her motives.

She tries to be detached because she knows the experiment is unlikely to succeed.

She is not his friend, because she is a cold scientist.

What happened at Charlie's workplace?

Workers signed a petition against Charlie continuing to work in the factory.

Mr. Donnegan named him Employee of the Month

Joe and Frank broke one of the machines, and Charlie fixed it before Mr. Donnegan found out.

Charlie announced that mopping the floor was "beneath his pay grade."

Why is the event in the restaurant with the young boy so significant to Charlie?

The young boy reminded Charlie of him when he himself was mentally challenge.

The young boy was a waiter just like Charlie.

The young boy also worked at the factory.

Charlie knew the boy from somewhere.

Which of the following can we infer is the reason for Dr. Strauss requiring Charlie to keep a journal?

To monitor Charlie's progress through his words and thoughts.

To monitor if Charlie was being dishonest about his work hours.

To closely watch his communication with people outside the hospital, including his mother and father.

To secure Algernon's place in medical history.

What does the information about the negative effect of the experimentation on the human mind reveal about the author's point of view and act as central themes for the story?

There are exceptions, but in general, human beings have social skills that match their cognitive/thinking skills.

Experiments on animal and the parallel experiments on human beings.

Science is always positive and never causes harm to anyone.

Flowers for Algernon: Part 1

Authored by Tracy Gutkowski

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8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Who is Algernon?

the scientis

a mouse

Charlie's boss

Charlie's friend at work

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does Charlie keep in his pocket for good luck?

a rabbit's foot

a pebble

a picture

a coin

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Who is Miss Kinnian?

Charlie's neighbor

Charlie's landlady

a scientist

Charlie's teacher

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Algernon beats Charlie at ______.

crossword puzzles

mazes

jigsaw puzzles

volleyball

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Where does Charlie work?

a factory

a school

a grocery store

Charlie doesn't work

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What do Charlie's "friends" mean when they say someone "really pulled a Charlie Gordon"?

they did a cool trick

they did something kind

they did something smart

they did something dumb

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did the party at Muggsy's end?

Joe and Frank made fun of him and then left him.

Miss Kinnian showed up and drove him home.

Charlie told everyone about his operation.

Charlie impressed everyone with his knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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Flowers for Algernon: Part 1

Who is Algernon?

What does Charlie keep in his pocket for good luck?

Who is Miss Kinnian?

Algernon beats Charlie at ______.

Where does Charlie work?

What do Charlie's "friends" mean when they say someone "really pulled a Charlie Gordon"?

How did the party at Muggsy's end?

What writing format does the story take or use?

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

What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

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