Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary Quiz

What does the Latin prefix sub- mean?

• under

• beneath

• underneath

• all of the above

Read the sentence from “Flowers for Algernon.”

"The surgical stimulus to which we were both subjected has resulted in an intensification and acceleration of all mental processes."

What is the meaning of the word subjected in this sentence?

• given injections or shots

• treated as unworthy

• made to feel inferior

• made to undergo or experience

Read the sentence.

"To explore the subterranean passages of the cave, we will need flashlights, warm clothing, and bottled water."

The Latin word terra means “earth,” or “land,”

What is the meaning of the word subterranean in this sentence?

• lying beneath the earth's surface; underground

• made of earth or materials from the ground, such as clay

• situated on or beneath the ocean

• passing through land or water

Which of these situations would most likely arouse suspicion?

• You are running late for school, and your little sister is ready to go.

• You are studying for a test, and your little sister is working on her homework.

• Your piece of cake is missing, and your little sister has chocolate stains on her shirt.

• Your piano recital is on Saturday, and your little sister has invited two of her friends to attend.

What is a synonym for the word despised?

• like

• respect

• hate

• shy

What is the meaning of the word regression?

• hated; scorned

• a return to a former or less developed state

• feeling of doubt or mistrust

• mental activity that occurs without someone being aware of it.