How does Charlie feel about Miss Kinnian before the operation?

He feels grateful and affectionate towards her.

He is unaware of her existence.

Charlie's co-workers treat him differently when he starts to get smart. How do they treat him?

They become hostile and resentful.

They become more supportive and friendly.

They ignore him and act indifferent.

They are curious and ask him questions.

After Charlie gets smart, what happens to him at work?

He is given more responsibilities.

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

Charlie Gordon wants to be smarter so he can fit in better.

Charlie Gordon wants to get a girlfriend.

Charlie Gordon wants to make more money.

Charlie Gordon wants to publish the findings of his research.

Charlie leaves after he loses his intelligence because:

He feels embarrassed and ashamed.

He wants to start a new life elsewhere.

He is forced to leave by others.

He decides to travel the world.

What happens to Algernon at the end of the story?

Algernon escapes and is never found.

Algernon is adopted by a new family.

Why was Charlie chosen for the operation?

He was the only available candidate.

Other than his role in the experiment, what is Algernon's purpose in the story?

To symbolize the struggle for intelligence

To serve as a pet for the protagonist

When Charlie dances with Ellen, what epiphany (moment of understanding) does he have about his friends?

He realizes they are not true friends.

He understands they have always supported him.

He discovers they are jealous of him.

He finds out they have been lying to him.

What motivates Mr. Donnegan's decision to fire Charlie?

His co-workers are afraid of Charlie.

Charlie's co-workers sign a petition to get him fired.

His co-workers are angry that Charlie makes more money.

Charlie's co-workers believe he will do better working with the scientists.

When Charlie sees Miss Kinnian after the operation, what is different about their relationship?

He realizes he is in love with her.

How does Charlie feel about the doctors after the surgery?

He realizes that they are not as smart as he once believed.

He respects them for their work.

What is the first sign that something is 'wrong' with the experiment's results?

Ms. Kinnian breaks up with Charlie.

Which of the following is NOT proved by the 'Algernon- Gordon Effect?

Artificial intellectual enhancement is permanent.

Whatever happens to the animals will happen to the humans.

Charlie's intelligence will decrease.

As Charlie starts to decline, which of the following does NOT exemplify his deterioration?

He beats Algernon in the maze test.

He forgets things he's learned.

When Charlie returns to the factory because he needs money, how do his co-workers treat him?

They feel sorry for him and stand up for him.

They shun him and want him to leave.

They write up a petition to get him fired.

Why does Miss Kinnian cry and leave the room when Charlie returns to night school by mistake?

Ms. Kinnian is sad because Charlie is not the same.

She suggested him for the experiment due to his motivation in class.

She fell in love with him and lost him to the experiment, first to increased intelligence then to his intellectual decline.

How does Charlie identify with Robinson Crusoe?

He is sympathetic because Robinson is alone like Charlie.

He is disgusted because he is alone like Charlie.

He is on an island like Robinson Crusoe.

He is a character in a book like Robinson Crusoe.

What theme is the least likely theme for the story as a whole?

It's wrong and dangerous to change the way you naturally are.

It is better to have friends than intelligence.

Mentally disabled people should be treated with respect and kindness.

Why doesn't Fanny sign the petition?

She believes Charlie is innocent of any crime.

She wants Charlie to take her place.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The main character of Flowers for Algernon who wants to improve his intelligence.

Alice

Bob

Charlie

David

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Charlie agrees to have the operation because:

He wants to become smarter.

He is forced by the doctors.

He wants to impress his friends.

He is curious about the procedure.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Charlie think people will treat him if he becomes smarter?

With more respect

With jealousy

Indifferently

With hostility

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CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does the operation increase Charlie's intelligence?

Three times his current intelligence

Two times his current intelligence

Ten points above his current intelligence

Not at all

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Charlie fails his first inkblot test because:

He is unable to see any images.

He gives childish responses.

He refuses to participate.

He misunderstands the instructions.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to "pull a Charlie Gordon"?

To make a significant mistake

To achieve something remarkable

To undergo a transformation

To return to a previous state

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event was foreshadowing as Charlie entered the hospital before the operation?

Charlie felt a sense of dread.

Charlie saw a black cat.

Charlie heard a nurse talking about a failed surgery.

Charlie noticed a broken mirror.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Quiz on Charlie Gordon

The main character of Flowers for Algernon who wants to improve his intelligence.

Charlie agrees to have the operation because:

How does Charlie think people will treat him if he becomes smarter?

How much does the operation increase Charlie's intelligence?

Charlie fails his first inkblot test because:

What does it mean to "pull a Charlie Gordon"?

What event was foreshadowing as Charlie entered the hospital before the operation?

How does Charlie feel about Miss Kinnian before the operation?

The teacher who suggested Charlie for the experiment to improve his intelligence.

Charlie's co-workers treat him differently when he starts to get smart. How do they treat him?

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