Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'tangible' as used in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Intangible

• Concrete

• Imaginary

• Unreal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In 'Flowers for Algernon', which word best describes Charlie's initial state of mind?

• Confident

• Naive

• Cunning

• Arrogant

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the word 'obscure' mean in the context of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Clear

• Hidden

• Bright

• Famous

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'deteriorate' as used in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Improve

• Worsen

• Stabilize

• Enhance

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'Flowers for Algernon', what does the word 'regression' refer to?

• Progress

• Advancement

• Decline

• Growth

What is the meaning of 'introspective' in the context of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Outgoing

• Reflective

• Careless

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes the tone of Charlie's progress reports in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word 'naivete' mean in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Sophistication

• Innocence

• Cunning

• Wisdom

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

In 'Flowers for Algernon', which word describes the change in Charlie's intelligence?

• Static

• Dynamic

• Stagnant

• Unchanged

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the meaning of 'apathetic' as used in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Interested

• Indifferent

• Concerned

• Passionate

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4