Flowers for Algernon

What is the main theme of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• The struggle for intelligence

• The importance of friendship

• The dangers of technology

• The quest for power

Who is the author of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Ray Bradbury

• Daniel Keyes

• Aldous Huxley

• George Orwell

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What type of literary work is 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Poem

• Short story

• Novel

• Play

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What is the name of the protagonist in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Charlie Gordon

• Algernon

• Alice Kinnian

• Dr. Strauss

Which character undergoes an experimental surgery in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Algernon

• Charlie Gordon

• Alice Kinnian

• Dr. Nemur

What is Algernon in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• A mouse

• A cat

• A dog

• A bird

What is the significance of Algernon in the story?

• He is Charlie's friend

• He represents the success of the experiment

• He is a symbol of freedom

• He is a metaphor for intelligence

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What happens to Charlie after the surgery in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• He becomes a genius

• He remains the same

• He loses his memory

• He becomes a doctor

What is the narrative style of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• First-person diary entries

• Third-person omniscient

• Second-person

• First-person past tense

What is the climax of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Charlie's realization of the experiment's failure

• Charlie's friendship with Algernon

• Charlie's relationship with Alice

• Charlie's return to his old job

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