Flowers for Algernon

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

What writing format does the story use?

• medical reports by the doctors

• progress reports by Charlie

• diary entries by Miss Kinnian

• job reports by Charlie's boss

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Charlie feel about the original tests he had to complete before the operation?

• They were stupid. 
• They were easy. 
• He did not take any tests before the operation. 
• That they were not necessary. 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

• Charlie has a lot of determination.

• Charlie is the only person willing to try it.

• They see that Charlie has bonded with Algernon

• They know Charlie needs a better job.

How do the factory workers treat Charlie at first?

• They think he is evil and are afraid of him.

• They are friends with Charlie and are nice to him.

• They think he is damaging the factory.

• The workers treated him with little respect and would make fun of Charlie.

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

• To monitor if Charlie was being dishonest about his work hours.
• To monitor Charlie's progress through his words and thoughts.
• To closely watch his communication with people outside the hospital, including his mother and father.
• To secure Algernon's place in medical history.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happened at Charlie's workplace?

• 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.
• Workers signed a petition against Charlie continuing to work in the factory.
• Charlie announced that mopping the floor was "beneath his pay grade."

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who refers Charlie for the operation and gives him a positive referral?

• Dr. Nemur
• Joe Carp
• Algernon
• Miss Kinnian 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3