Flowers for Algernon Study Guide

What happened during Charlie's first inkblot test?

• He sees many pictures.

• He cannot see any pictures.

• He shows he is violent.

• He performs badly, compared to Algernon.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

• He has bonded with Algernon.

• He is motivated to try to learn.

• They want to help him get a better job.

• He is the only one willing to participate.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why do Charlie's co-workers want him fired?

• They are jealous.

• They think Charlie is lying and stealing.

• They are frightened and distrustful of Charlie's new intelligence.

• They're mad at Charlie for damaging the factory.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is one aspect of the text that shows Charlie is returning to his old condition?

• He learns German.

• He hates Algernon.

• He starts to spell badly again.

• He asks Miss Kinnian to dinner.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which phrase best describes Charlie at the end of the story?

• sad but hopeful

• relieved but bitter

• angry and threatening

• proud and conceited

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Deterioration

• Improving

• Becoming Worse

• Remaining the Same

• Unable to be tested

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Introspective

• Outgoing

• Disobedience

• Self-Analysis

• Sorrow

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the main reason why Charlie wants to increase his intelligence.

• He wants to beat Algernon.

• He wants to be more like other people.

• He wants to please Miss Kinnian.

• He is lonely.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

From what point of view is the story told?

• Charlie's

• The Doctors'

• Many Characters

• Charlie and Miss Kinnian's

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What main theme about science is most clearly suggested by Charlie's experience in the story?

• Science always helps improve the world.

• Science often harms the environment.

• Science may do unexpected harm.

• Science often wastes money.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2