Quiz on Flowers for Algernon

What is Charlie Gordon's initial IQ before the surgery?

• 68

• 100

• 120

• 140

Who is the scientist that performs the surgery on Charlie?

• Dr. Kinnian

• Dr. Nemur

• Dr. Strauss

• Dr. Algernon

What animal undergoes a similar experiment to Charlie's?

• A rabbit

• A cat

• A mouse

• A dog

What is the main reason Charlie wants to undergo the surgery?

• To impress his friends

• To be smarter and fit in with others

• To win a contest

• To help his family

How does Charlie's relationship with Alice Kinnian change after the surgery?

• They become closer friends.

• He falls in love with her.

• He becomes distant and feels superior.

• They have a falling out.

What happens to Algernon as the story progresses?

• He becomes smarter than Charlie.

• He escapes from the lab.

• He deteriorates and eventually dies.

• He helps Charlie with his experiments.

How does Charlie feel about his increased intelligence as time goes on?

• He feels happy and fulfilled.

• He feels isolated and lonely.

• He feels powerful and confident.

• He feels indifferent.

What ultimately happens to Charlie's intelligence at the end of the story?

• It remains high permanently.

• He loses it and returns to his original state.

• It fluctuates unpredictably.

• He becomes a genius.

What does Charlie realize about his past relationships after gaining intelligence?

• They were all positive experiences.

• Many were superficial or based on pity.

• They were more meaningful than he thought.

• He was always respected by everyone.

What is the primary theme explored in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• The importance of love

• The ethics of scientific experimentation

• The value of friendship

• The pursuit of happiness