In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie discovers that the benefits of the operation will be temporary by observing

the growing coldness of Miss Kinnian.

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's teacher.

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's co-worker.

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's landlady.

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's nurse.

Which of the following sentences best expresses the theme of "Flowers for Algernon"?

For every benefit of science and technology, there can be an unexpected drawback.

Innocence and feeble-mindedness go together.

Science and technology promise unlimited benefits for humanity's future.

Cruelty towards animals and people is an inevitable part of scientific research.

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

The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is first-person, from Charlie's point of view.

The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is first-person, Doctor Strauss' point of view.

The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is third person, includes thoughts of all characters.

The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is third person, telling the thoughts of Charlie and Miss Kinnian.

What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

During Charlie's first inkblot test, he fails to see things in the ink.

During Charlie's first inkblot test, he shows that he has a strong imagination.

During Charlie's first inkblot test, he shows that he has a violent temper.

During Charlie's first inkblot test, he loses to Algernon.

Why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

The doctors use Charlie in their experiment because they feel he is motivated to try to learn.

The doctors use Charlie in their experiment because he is the only person willing to try it.

The doctors use Charlie in their experiment because they see that he has bonded with Algernon.

The doctors use Charlie in their experiment because they know he needs a better job.

Where does Charlie work and what does he do?

Charlie works as a janitor at plastic box factory.

Charlie works as a janitor in a bakery.

Charlie works as a boxboy at a grocery store.

Charlie works as a mechanic at an auto body shop.

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 hold down a job and support himself

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.

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.

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.

Which of the following does Charlie begin to recognize as he progresses?

He realizes he is now more intelligent than both of the doctors who performed the experiment.

He realizes he loves the girl with whom he works but sees her as inferior to him.

He realizes he will one day achieve his dream: space travel and the scientific advancements.

He realizes that he will only be intelligent enough to get a high school diploma.

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 does Charlie get a raise at the factory?

Charlie figured out a new way to line up the machines in the factory.

He was on time to work for an entire year.

The boss learned about his surgery.

Why does Charlie say he feels "sick inside...inside my chest it feels empty"?

He figured out what it means to "pull a Charlie Gordon."

Algernon beat him in another race.

How does Charlie feel about Miss Kinnian in the middle of the story?

He says he is in love with her.

He thinks she is an old boring lady.

He just thinks of her as his teacher.

He doesn't care about her at all.

What event changes the relationship Charlie has with Algernon?

Charlie finally beats Algernon in the maze.

Algernon beats Charlie in the maze.

Dr. Nemur lets Charlie take Algernon home as a pet.

Algernon only eats gluten free food now.

Why does Charlie have a difficult time with the tests administered by the doctors?

The doctor is not giving him enough time to take the test

What does his night school teacher tell the doctors about him?

He's her best student because he's very motivated.

He's really slow and he's a lot of work.

Other adults make fun of his ability

Why does Charlie do poorly on the Thematic Apperception Test?

He thinks it's wrong to make up lies about people.

He can't see the pictures because he needs his glasses.

He doesn't see anything except ink blobs.

Charlie will be the first __________________.

Human being to have his intelligence tripled by surgical means.

Human being to race a mouse in a maze.

Man with a 68 IQ to take a Rorschach test.

Human being to go down in history for being motor-vated.

Why is it important that the text is in first person?

The reader can see the actual progress of the progress reports.

The reader can feel a disconnect with Charlie

The reader gets more factual information this way.

The reader can really see how bad of a person Charlie is.

What evidence best supports that Charlie's friends use "Being a Charlie Gordon" in a bad way?

"Ernie lost a packige. He said Ernie what you trying to be a Charlie Gordon."

"I don't know why they say that, but they always laugh."

"That made me laff. their really my friends and they like me."

Which best speculates why people are afraid of Charlie?

Charlie is a lot different, and they do not understand why. People are afraid of what the don't understand.

Charlie is now deformed because he has scars from the operation.

Charlie is a lot more violent. He throws things and yells.

In paragraph 126, page 367, Fanny says "It was evil when Eve listened to the snake and ate from the tree of knowledge. It was evil when she saw that she was naked. If not for that none of us would ever have to grow old and sick, and die." What is Fanny implying?

She is implying that Charlie has done something wrong, maybe even evil.

She is implying that Charlie is like the snake.

She is implying that Charlie is going to die.

She is implying that Charlie is hungry and might want an apple.

In paragraph 119, Charlie says "I didn't want to think of that possibility any more than elderly people want to think of death." How are these two things similar?

They are similar because losing his intelligence would be the end, like death is the end.

They are similar because Charlie is getting old, and he might die.

They are similar because old people are smart, and they lose their intelligence.

They are similar because Charlie will die one day, and old people are close to death.

As Charlie grows smarter, what is happening to him socially?

He is making a lot more friends.

He and Bert become best friends.

He becomes closer with Joe Carp.

Miss Kinnian pays for Charlie's rent. Why does he not want her to do that?

He does not want Miss Kinninan to pity him.

He does not want Miss Kinnian to be angry with him.

He does not want Miss Kinnian to waste her money.

He does not want to have to owe Miss Kinnian anything.

In the July 27th entry, Charlie describes an incident where Joe Carp grabs a co-workers collar and states "leave him alone or I'll break your neck." How does this differ from earlier scenes with Joe Carp?

In previous scenes, Joe makes fun of Charlie. In this scene, Joe stands up for Charlie.

In previous scenes, Joe stands up for Charlie, and in this scene, Joe threatens Charlie.

In previous scenes, Joe makes fun of Charlie, and in this scene, Joe threatens Charlie.

In previous scenes Joe is friendly to Charlie, and in this scene is hateful toward Charlie.

Flowers for Algernon (Accelerated)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie's main problem is that he is

mentally disadvantaged.

missing a leg.

visually impaired.

hearing impaired.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In "Flowers for Algernon", the most obvious sign of Charlie's problem in the diary is

the anger he expresses toward everyone.

the misspellings.

his many references to wheelchairs.

his many references to Dr. Strauss.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Early in "Flowers for Algernon" it is evident that Charlie is

completely unaware of his condition.

unable to communicate with others.

fully aware of his condition.

faking his condition.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In "Flowers for Algernon", Algernon is

one of the doctors.

one of Charlie's coworkers.

an orderly at the hospital.

a mouse.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who is Mrs. Flynn?

Mrs. Flynn is Charlie's landlady.

Mrs. Flynn is Charlie's girlfriend.

Mrs. Flynn is Charlie's mother.

Mrs. Flynn is Charlie's boss.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Based on Charlie's reactions to the two doctors, which of the following statements best summarizes their contrasting personalities?

Dr. Nemur is kinder to Charlie than Dr. Strauss.

Dr. Strauss is kinder to Charlie than Dr. Nemur.

The doctors are equally kind to Charlie.

The doctors are equally unkind to Charlie.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The success of the operation in "Flowers for Algernon" is most evident in

Charlie's entry into Boston College.

Charlie's ability to read an eye chart.

Charlie's rapid improvement in spelling and grammar in the diary.

Charlie's quick rise to chief administrator at the hospital.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Flowers for Algernon (Accelerated)

In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie's main problem is that he is

In "Flowers for Algernon", the most obvious sign of Charlie's problem in the diary is

Early in "Flowers for Algernon" it is evident that Charlie is

In "Flowers for Algernon", Algernon is

Who is Mrs. Flynn?

Based on Charlie's reactions to the two doctors, which of the following statements best summarizes their contrasting personalities?

The success of the operation in "Flowers for Algernon" is most evident in

As Charlie's condition improves in "Flowers for Algernon", he loses his job at the factory because of his coworkers'

In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie discovers that the benefits of the operation will be temporary by observing

Who is Miss Kinnian?

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