Flowers for Algernon Quiz

What type of experiment was Charlie a part of in "Flowers for Algernon"?

• A psychological experiment

• A surgical experiment to increase intelligence

• A social experiment

• A pharmaceutical trial

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who is Algernon in "Flowers for Algernon"?

• Charlie's doctor

• A fellow patient

• A mouse used in the same experiment as Charlie

• Charlie's friend

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary theme of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• The importance of family

• The role of intelligence in society

• The impact of technology on nature

• Friendship and trust

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Charlie's relationship with his coworkers change after the experiment?

• It becomes more hostile

• It improves significantly

• It remains the same

• There is no mention of his coworkers

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What can be inferred about Charlie's motivation for participating in the experiment?

• He wanted to earn more money

• He was seeking revenge

• He desired to be smarter like others around him

• He was forced by his family

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Charlie's intelligence before the experiment compare to his intelligence after the experiment initially improves?

• There is no change

• It decreases slightly

• It increases dramatically

• It fluctuates

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does Algernon symbolize in the story?

• The unpredictability of scientific experiments

• The struggle against societal norms

• The temporary nature of human achievement

• The innocence of nature

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of the experiment on Charlie's emotional life.

• It brought him happiness and satisfaction

• It led to emotional instability and confusion

• It had no impact on his emotions

• It made him emotionally stronger

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What inference can be made about the society's view on intelligence based on the treatment Charlie receives?

• Society values intelligence above all

• Society is indifferent to intelligence

• Society fears high intelligence

• Society pities those with low intelligence

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Charlie's understanding of human relationships evolve through his journal entries?

• It becomes more sophisticated

• It remains naive and simplistic

• It shows a regression to childish perceptions

• There is no change in his understanding

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept