Part 1 Flowers for Algernon

Who is Algernon?

• The Teacher

• The Mouse

• One of Charlie's Coworkers

• The Doctor

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When was Flowers for Algernon written?

• 1920

• 1900

• 1959

• 2000

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The central character is Janitor who has a low I.Q. of 68. The person is _______________.

• Dr. Strauss

• Charlie

• Dr. Nemur

• Miss Kinnian

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Two of the Important or Essential questions to consider while reading this Short Story are _______________________.

• Why do people feel the need to conform (in other words, why do we change who we are to be accepted in society)? What makes one popular?

• How does technology impact society? Why is technology so over used?

• How do ethics play a role in scientific experiments? What is the scientist role in society?

• What role has prejudices played in diverse communities?

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

• third person, includes thoughts of all characters

• third person, telling the thoughts of Charlie and Miss Kinnian

• first-person, Doctor Strauss' point of view

• first person, from Charlie's point of view

What writing format does the story take or use?

• medical reports by the doctors

• diary entries by Miss Kinnian

• progress reports by Charlie

• job reports by Charlie's boss

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What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

• He fails to see things in the ink

• He loses to Algernon

• He shows that he has a violent temper

• He shows that he has a strong imagination.

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Why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

• They see that he has bonded with Algernon

• He is the only person willing to try it.

• They feel he is motivated to try to learn

• They know he needs a better job.

Before the operation, how does Charlie feel about it?

• He is excited.

• He is angry.

• He is nervous

• He does not care.

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From the choices below, which one is NOT a positive quality of Charlie Gordon?

• apathetic

• agreeable

• eager to please

• motivated

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