Flowers for Algernon Quiz 1

Why did Charlie want to attend Ms. Kinnian's classes?

• He was paid to.

• He was forced to.

• He wanted to be smart.

• He was in love with Ms. Kinnian.

At first Charlie lost the race against Algernon, why?

• Charlie's IQ was lower than Algernon's IQ.

• Algernon had been made smarter through an experiment.

• Charlie was tired.

• Charlie didn't have his glasses so he couldn't see.

Why did Dr.s Strauss and Nemur pick Charlie for the experiment?

• Charlie is apathetic.

• Charlie is unmotivated to learn.

• Charlie is uncooperative.

• Charlie is motivated to learn.

In the beginning Charlie can't use his imagination. Why is that?

• He has never been taught how to use his imagination.

• He just doesn't want to use his imagination.

• He keeps his thoughts to himself.

• He doesn't want to make up lies about people.

What do Charlie's friends mean when they say "so-and-so just pulled a Charlie Gordon?"

• Someone lost at a race.

• Someone just did something smart.

• Charlie always wants to be the center of attention.

• Someone just did something dumb.

How does the night end at Muggsy's Saloon?

• Charlie's friends patiently wait for him.

• Charlie's friends ditch him.

• Charlie gets a ride home from his friends.

• The saloon wasn't open.

Why does Charlie finally beat Algernon?

• Charlie got lucky.

• Algernon was tired from racing all time.

• Algernon wasn't feeling well.

• Charlie is getting smarter.

After Charlie finished reading Robinson Crusoe he...

• he loved it and wanted to read it again.

• wondered why it ended the way it did.

• hated it and threw it out the window.

• fed it to Algernon.

What does Charlie realize about his friends at the party?

• They really like having him around

• They think he is funny.

• They are making fun of him.

• They are teasing him the way friends do.

What does Charlie realize about Dr. Strauss and Nemur?

• They are his friends and like him.

• They want him to go on a date with Ms. Kinnian.

• They argue and don't agree with the way the experiment is being run.

• They hate each others guts.