Flowers for Algernon Quiz

Which of these is the best definition of suspicion?

• Having complete faith in someone or something
• Being indifferent towards someone or something
• feeling of doubt or mistrust

• Being overly trusting of someone or something

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.

If a person's vision experiences deterioration, what is happening to the person?

• The person's vision is improving.

• The person's vision is becoming worse.

• The person's vision is remaining the same.

• The person's vision is unable to be tested.

Which of the following provides a meaning of the Latin prefix sub-?

• under

• above

• in front of

• together with

On a page of text, where would you most likely find a subheading, which is a type of title? Use your knowledge of the prefix sub- to help you answer.

• next to the main title

• above the main title

• at the top of the page

• beneath the main title

What kind of behavior would be most typical of someone who is introspective?

• Careless and inattentive behavior
• thoughtful self-analysis

• Outgoing and extroverted behavior
• Impulsive and reckless behavior

In "Flowers for Algernon," why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

• They see that he has bonded with Algernon.

• They believe that he is motivated to try to learn.

• They know that he can get a better job if his skills improve.

• They realize that he is the only person who is willing to participate.

In "Flowers for Algernon," what happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

• He sees many pictures in the inkblot.

• He cannot see any pictures in the inkblot.

• He shows he has an extremely violent temper.

• He performs badly, compared to Algernon.

What conclusion about Charlie is most clearly supported by this excerpt from the first section of “Flowers for Algernon”?

"I hope they use me. Miss Kinnian says maybe they can make me smart. I want to be smart. My name is Charlie Gordon. I am 37 years old and 2 weeks ago was my brithday. I have nuthing more to rite now so I will close for today."

• He has below-average intelligence.

• He cannot hold down a job and support himself.

• He sees and hears things that are not there.

• He cannot control his temper.

Part A- In "Flowers for Algernon," what is the main reason that Charlie wants to increase his intelligence?

• He is very competitive and wants to beat Algernon when they are tested.

• He knows that he is different and wants to be more like other people.

• He wants to please Miss Kinnian and is afraid he will disappoint her.

• He is a lonely person with no close friends or social life.