Flowers for Algernon Short Story Plot Analysis

What is the PRIMARY conflict in the story Flowers for Algernon?

• PERSON VS PERSON (external)

• PERSON VS SELF (internal)

• PERSON VS SOCIETY (external)

• PERSON VS NATURE (external)

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Describe the initial intelligence level of the protagonist, Charlie Gordon.

• Genius level, with an IQ of 160.

• Very low, with an IQ of 68.

• Moderate, with an IQ of 100.

• High, with an IQ of 130.

How does the experiment to increase intelligence impact Charlie's relationships with others?

• The experiment causes Charlie to have better relationships with others

• The experiment has no impact on Charlie's relationships

• The experiment causes Charlie to have more superficial relationships

• The experiment changes some of his relationships for the better...at first.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

Discuss the significance of Algernon in the story.

• Algernon's presence is insignificant

• Algernon's character foreshadows what will happen to Charlie.

• Algernon's character has no impact on the story

• Algernon is a minor character with no relevance

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

Explain the role of Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur in Charlie's transformation.

• Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur are Charlie's neighbors

• Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur are Charlie's teachers

• Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur are scientists.

• Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur are Charlie's childhood friends

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the turning point in the plot of Flowers for Algernon?

• When Charlie loses his job

• When Charlie adopts a pet

• When Charlie realizes his intelligence increase is temporary

• When Charlie moves to a new city

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the writing style change as Charlie's intelligence increases?

• The writing style changes from simple and grammatically incorrect to more sophisticated, and grammatically correct.

• The writing style changes from complex to simple as Charlie's intelligence increases.

• The writing style remains consistent throughout the story.

• The writing style becomes more poetic and descriptive.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which of the following would NOT be considered a possible theme of the story?

• Animal experimentation is morally acceptable.

• Be careful what you wish for because it isn't always for the better.

• Just because you can do something doesn't mean that you should.

• Sometimes ignorance is bliss.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Describe the resolution of the story and its impact on the reader.

• The resolution of the story has no impact on the reader.

• The resolution of the story provides closure and can evoke emotions or thoughts in the reader.

• The resolution of the story is predictable and boring.

• The resolution of the story is left ambiguous, confusing the reader.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.3E

In what ways does the story address the ethical implications of scientific advancement?

• The story addresses the ethical implications through themes of playing god, responsibility, and unchecked progress.

• The story addresses the ethical implications through historical context, character development, and setting.

• The story addresses the ethical implications through action sequences, plot twists, and cliffhangers.

• The story addresses the ethical implications through humor, romance, and adventure.

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CCSS.RL.8.2