from "Flowers for Algernon" Play

Which best summarizes the scene from Flowers for Algernon?

• Dr. Strauss and Burt marvel at Charlie's progress as they listen to Charlie's work notes.

• Charlie shares his excitement about the experiment and the progress he has made.

• Dr. Strauss instructs Burt to hire another stenographer in order to keep up with Charlie.

• Burt and Charlie talk about how Algernon behaves and what that means for Charlie.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why are Dr. Strauss and Burt worried about Charlie, according to the excerpt?

• He is starting to behave oddly.

• His work is making no sense to them.

• His work is suffering because he is so distracted.

• He is working so hard he is neglecting his health.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why is Algernon's behavior mentioned, which Charlie described in the last lines of the excerpt, important?

• It suggests what will likely happen to Charlie.

• It worries Charlie because he adores his pet.

• It implies that Dr. Strauss is a fraud.

• It interferes with Charlie's work.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

If an athlete is at peak performance, which of the following must be true?

• The athlete experiences and injury during the game.

• The athlete tries for the all-star team.

• The athlete is the highest scorning player.

• The athlete plays the best he or she ever has.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which word means the same as clarity in this sentence:

After hearing both sides of the argument, the judge felt that he had greater clarity about the issue and could make a thoughtful decision.

• understanding

• information

• background

• input

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which is the best definition of unleashed as it is used in the following sentence?

The storm unleashed it's fury on the unsuspecting coast.

• purposefully destroyed something important

• released, set loose on the world

• displayed an unusual amount of anger

• reacted quickly to a surprise attack

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In the scene from this excerpt, how does Burt feel about Charlie's work?

• He is worried that Charlie's work does not make sense.

• He is awed by Charlie's work but concerned about it's possible effects.

• He hopes to better understand Charlie's work before making a judgement.

• He is impressed by Charlie's dedication but thinks his work is misguided.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In the previous question, which dialogue from the text best supports your answer?

• Charlie's voice-"But they don't understand I'm living at a peak of clarity and beauty...

• Burt - "Doctor, I've read some of this...of course, I don't understand it."

• Charlie's voice - "They all think I'm killing myself at this pace."

• Burt - "What have we unleashed Doctor? What can we do?"

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In this scene, how does Charlie feel about his newfound genius level intelligence?

• He feels like he has lost control of himself.

• He feels hopeful it will last a lifetime.

• He is excited because of the beauty he now comprehends.

• He is afraid that it will soon disappear and leave him helpless.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of Charlie's comments in the text's dialogue best supports the answer to how Charlie feels about his newly found intelligence?

• They all think I'm killing myself at this pace.

• It's as if all the knowledge...has lifted me to a peak of light and understanding.

• And now that I have found it, how can I give it up?

• Algernon became lost in the maze today. He threw himself against the walls....

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7