Flowers for Algernon

Charlie's problem with the first inkblot test is because he...

• sees images that upset him

• thinks the test is boring

• cannot understand what he is supposed to see besides ink

• is afraid of making a mistake in front of Dr. Strauss

Why does Charlie want to have the operation?

• he wants to be smart

• he wants to please Miss Kinnian

• he wants a better job

Who was Charlie's teacher at the adult school?

• Dr. Strauss

• Dr. Nemur

• Miss Kinnian

• Mr. Donnegan

Who was the neurosurgeon who operated on Charlie?

• Dr. Strauss

• Dr. Nemur

• Miss Kinnian

• Mr. Donnegan

Who was the only person who did NOT sign the petition to fire Charlie?

• Fanny

• Joe

• Frank

• Mrs. Flynn

What makes Charlie sad when he takes Miss Kinnian to dinner?

• she does not love him

• he knows she doesn't understand what he is talking about

• she tells Charlie she can not see him again until after the experiment is over

What do the factory workers mean when they say someone "pulled a Charlie Gordon"?

• they did something funny

• they lost something

• they had an operation

• they did something stupid

Who was the psychologist in charge of the experiment?

• Dr. Strauss

• Dr. Nemur

• Burt

• Mr. Donnegan

Who was Charlie's boss at the factory?

• Frank

• Joe

• Mr. Donnegan

• Mrs. Flynn

Which event foreshadows what will happen to Charlie?

• the boy at the restaurant drops a plate

• Drs Nemur and Strauss can not complete their research

• Algernon is uncooperative and disturbed