Algernon Comp. Quiz Part 1 Practice

During the Rorschach (inkblot) test at the beginning of the story, what is Charlie afraid of?

• failing the test

• getting into trouble

• the mean man who administered the test

• forgetting the answers

Why does Charlie want to attend the adult night school?

• to make new friends

• to impress his parents

• to have someplace to go

• to become smarter

As Charlie gets ready for the operation, what goal does he hope to achieve after the surgery?

• to be smarter than Algernon

• to be smarter than Dr. Nemur

• to be smarter than Miss Kinnian

• to be smarter than Dr. Strauss

After he recovers from the operation, Charlie returns to his job at the ___________.

• factory

• grocery store

• adult learning center

• hospital

What does it mean to "pull a Charlie Gordon?"

• to have an operation

• fail a test

• do something stupid

• lose a package

Why does Charlie complain about the television he receives from Dr. Strauss?

• He can't understand what it says.

• It makes it hard for Charlie to sleep.

• He doesn't understand its purpose.

• All of these options explain Charlie's complaints.

How is the Rorschach test different for Charlie the second time?

• Charlie is able to complete the test.

• Charlie understands the test.

• Charlie isn't frustrated this time.

• All of these explain Charlie's thoughts.

When Charlie becomes confused over punctuation, how does he figure it all out?

• Miss Kinnian explains it to him again.

• He reads a grammar book.

• He looks for punctuation in Robinson Crusoe.

• All of these options are confusing to Charlie.

Why does Charlie receive a $25 bonus at work?

• He receives a bonus every year.

• He figures out a new way to line up machines that saves his boss money.

• He is awarded Employee of the Month.

• He is promoted to become a supervisor.

What is the point of view that "Flowers for Algernon" is being told?

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient