"Flowers for Algernon" Comprehension & Skills Test

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

• failing the test

• forgetting the answers

• getting into trouble

• the mean man who administered the test

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.RL.8.1

Why do Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss choose Charlie?

• He is intelligent.

• He is motivated.

• He is the right age.

• all of these

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

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

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• factory.

• grocery store.

• adult learning center.

• hospital.

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

• have an operation

• fail a test

• do something stupid

• lose a package

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Charlie complains about the television he receives from Dr. Strauss because...

• he can't understand what it says.

• it makes it hard for Charlie to sleep.

• he doesn't understand its purpose.

• all of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

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

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.

• Charlie found the answers.

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 supervisor.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2