Flowers for Algernon

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

• first person, from Charlie's point of view
• first-person, Doctor Strauss' point of view
• third person, includes thoughts of all characters
• third person, telling the thoughts of Charlie and Miss Kinnian

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What writing format does the story take or use?

• medical reports by the doctors
• progress reports by Charlie
• diary entries by Miss Kinnian
• job reports by Charlie's boss

What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

• He shows that he has a strong imagination.
• He shows that he has a violent temper
• He loses to Algernon
• He fails to see things in the ink

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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.

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Before the operation, how does Charlie feel about it?

• He is terrified.
• He is happy and excited.
• He is angry.
• He does not care.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can you infer from the details about Charlie at the start of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• He has below-normal intelligence.
• He sees and hears things that are not there.
• He cannot control his temper.
• He cannot hold down a job and support himself

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• They think he is evil.
• They have become frightened by his bad temper.
• They think he is damaging the factory.
• They become jealous and wary of Charlie as he becomes smart.

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.RI.8.1

Choose the details that  show that Charlie's experiment is starting to take effect.

• Challenging the Doctors' knowledge, falling for Miss Kinnian, performing his experiments.
• quitting his job, becoming more quiet, looking into piano and painting
• losing to Algernon, visiting Muggy's Saloon, "pulling a Charlie Gordon"

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CCSS.RL.8.1

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What can you infer about Charlie's relationship with his co-workers before the experiment?

• He thinks they are good friends  and fails to realize that they sometimes tease him.
• He is deeply hurt by their teasing, but refuses to believe that they mean it in good fun.
• They are afraid of him and do not like to socialize
• They try so hard to be kind to him.

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