Flowers for Algernon Review

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.

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.

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.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• warm, outgoing friendliness

• consistent disobedience

• thoughtful self-analysis

• heartbreaking sorrow

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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

• He cannot control his temper.

• He has below-average intelligence.

• He sees and hears things that are not there.

• He cannot hold down a job and support himself.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

• under

• above

• in front of

• together with

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Who is Algernon?

• Charlie's pet mouse

• Miss Kinnian's pet mouse

• A white lab mouse

• A smart gray mouse

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which intelligence test Charlie took uses inkblots?

• Enneagram Test

• Rorschach Test

• Thematic Apperception Test

• Szondi Test

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6