flowers for algernon 12-13 quiz

What is some evidence that Charlie grows smarter after his operation?

• His spelling/grammar improves.

• He learns new languages.

• His thinking becomes more complex.

• He begins to question the doctors.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Write an example of Passive Voice

(Passive voice is the verb that acts upon the subject. In simpler terms it means for the subject to receive the action rather than doing it.)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

Write an Example of Active voice

(remember Active voice is the subject of the sentence doing the action)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Charlie said his mind was deteriorating. What does that mean?

• To grow super fast

• To stop growing altogether

• To get worse or decline in quality

• To disappear

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

At the BEGINNING of the story, Charlie agrees to be part of the experiment because

• he is driven to learn and become smarter

• he wants to prove all his friends at the factory wrong

• he has a crush on Miss Kinnian and wants to impress her

• he wants to help other people like himself

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

The main character's name is _____________. 

• Charles Gordin  
• Charlie Gordon 
• Algernon Gordon 
• Charles Barkley 

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In Progress Report 7, how does Charlie feel? 

• Angry that Algernon always beats him, upset that he's not seeing progress with the tests after the operation. 
• Upset that Algernon has to stay locked up and that he can't play with Algernon
• Happy that he's beginning to feel better after the operation. 
• Excited to take another test to see if he's gotten smarter. 

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

How are people at the factory treating Charlie after he becomes smarter?

• They are very nice to him and want to be good friends

• They still make fun of him and laugh at him

• They are sad for him

• They are afraid of him and want him fired

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Which of the following can we infer is the reason for Dr. Strauss requiring Charlie to keep a journal?

• To monitor if Charlie was being dishonest about his work hours.
• To monitor Charlie's progress through his words and thoughts.
• To closely watch his communication with people outside the hospital, including his mother and father.
• To secure Algernon's place in medical history.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Why  do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

• They feel he is motivated to try to learn
• He is the only person willing to try it.
• They see that he has bonded with Algernon
• They know he needs a better job.