Flowers for Algernon KMS

Algernon is able to beat Charlie in the maze because

• Algernon had the operation to make him smarter

• the mazes are different and Charlie's is harder

• all mice are smarter than Charlie

• Charlie lets Algernon win

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

When does Charlie discover that his intelligence will be temporary?

• Algernon's behavior changes.

• He no longer understands what he reads.

• Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss tell him to leave.

• A policeman finds him wandering the streets.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Charlie is unable to deal with his first inkblot test because he

• cannot understand what he is supposed to see

• sees images in the inkblots that upset him

• thinks that this test is boring and a waste of time

• is terrified of the man administering the test

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

In addition to gathering factual knowledge, Charlie begins to experience

• the ability to reflect on his own thinking process

• deep regrets about having this operation

• negative feelings about all of the people

• the desire to frustrate and outwit the doctors

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Charlie says of Miss Kinnian, "The thought of leaving her makes me sad." What does this statement foreshadow?

• Charlie will change in ways that make a relationship with her impossible.

• Charlie will be offered a job position that will take him far away.

• Miss Kinnian will do something that will destroy Charlie's love for her forever.

• Miss Kinnian will refuse to do anything more with the experiment.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

After Charlie's intelligence begins to increase, he helps his employer save money by figuring a new way to

• line up the machines in the factory

• increase the IQ of every worker

• make sure that people are working hard

• get every employee to work on time

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur argue about

• who should get credit for their experiment

• Charlie's well-being

• Charlie's date with Miss Kinnian

• who is responsible for paying Charlie

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Charlie is nervous about finding pictures hidden in the Rorschach test.

What is a Rorschach test?

• a psychological test in which people describe images they see in inkblots

• a psychological experiment involving electric shock

• a psychological experiment involving food deprevation

• a psychological test involving a mouse in a maze

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

When we say something is sensational, we mean it is

• exciting

• kind

• smart

• mean

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Charlie begins to spend a great deal of time alone because

• he lacks friends who can match his intelligence level

• Miss Kinnian and the doctors try to avoid him

• Mrs. Flynn objects to having friends in his room

• he wants a quiet place where he can listen to music

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7